Absolute Value

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What is absolute value?

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

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of 7?

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7

Front

How do you express the absolute value of a number mathematically?

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Using vertical bars, for example, |x|.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

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0

Front

Is the absolute value of a negative number positive or negative?

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Positive.

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

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10

Front

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

Back

x = 4 or x = -4.

Front

Is |-8| > 6 true or false?

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True.

Front

What is the absolute value of the altitude of a mountain at -3860 ft?

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3860 ft.