Intro to Absolute Value

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10

Front

What is the absolute value of 8?

Back

8

Front

Why is the absolute value of a number always positive?

Back

because we are talking about distance from 0 and distance is always positive

Front

The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the absolute value of -587?

Back

587

Front

Define absolute value.

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0 on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

What symbol is used to denote absolute value?

Back

| | (vertical bars)

Front

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

Back

Positive

Front

Calculate the absolute value of -3.5.

Back

3.5

Front

If |x| = 5, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 5 or x = -5