Absolute Value and Opposites

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

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

Front

Evaluate: | -7 |

Back

7

Front

What is the opposite of 10?

Back

-10

Front

Evaluate: | 0 |

Back

0

Front

If | x | = 4, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 4 or -4.

Front

What does the symbol | | represent in mathematics?

Back

The symbol | | represents absolute value.

Front

Evaluate: | -15 + 5 |

Back

10

Front

What is the opposite of -8?

Back

8

Front

If | -20 | > | 10 |, is this statement true or false?

Back

True, because 20 > 10.

Front

What is the absolute value of -36?

Back

36