Basic Absolute Value

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What is the definition of absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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What is the absolute value of 5?

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5

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What is the absolute value of -6?

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6

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How do you calculate the absolute value of a sum of two numbers?

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To calculate the absolute value of a sum, first find the absolute values of each number, then add them together. For example, |12| + |-5| = 12 + 5 = 17.

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What is the absolute value of -8?

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8

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What is the absolute value of 8?

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8

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If |x| = 7, what are the possible values of x?

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x can be 7 or -7.

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How does the absolute value function behave with negative numbers?

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The absolute value function converts negative numbers to their positive counterparts.

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What is the relationship between absolute value and inequalities?

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Absolute value inequalities express the distance of a variable from a number. For example, |x - 3| < 5 means x is within 5 units of 3.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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0