Absolute value

Front

What is the definition of an opposite?

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A number with the same digit(s) but opposite sign.

Front

What is the opposite of -12?

Back

12

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Compare: -2 and |-2|

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-2 < |-2|

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Descending 20 meters into the ocean is represented as?

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-20 meters

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A $30 deposit to your bank account is represented as?

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$30

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of 7?

Back

7

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

Back

x = 4 or x = -4

Front

What does |a| represent?

Back

The distance of a from 0 on the number line.

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Is |-10| greater than -10?

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Yes, |-10| = 10 which is greater than -10.