Illustrative Math Grade 7 Unit 5 Check Your Readiness

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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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 non-negative.

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How do you calculate the absolute value of a negative number?

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What is the absolute value of zero?

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The absolute value of zero is 0, since it is at the origin on the number line.

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What is the relationship between a number and its absolute value?

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A number and its absolute value are equal if the number is non-negative; if the number is negative, the absolute value is the positive counterpart.

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