Adding Integers and Absolute Value

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–11|

Back

11

Front

Define absolute value.

Back

The distance of a number from zero.

Front

When adding two positive numbers, what will be the sign of your answer?

Back

Positive

Front

Why is absolute value always written as a positive?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance, distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

Evaluate: -22 + (-9)

Back

-31

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0

Front

If you add a positive number to a negative number, what can the result be?

Back

Could be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

Back

Negative.

Front

What does the absolute value symbol |x| represent?

Back

The non-negative value of x.