Understanding Integers and Absolute Value

Numbers to the LEFT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Numbers to the RIGHT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Absolute value means...

• distance away from zero

• opposite of a number

• monkey

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is the opposite of 7?

• 7

• -7

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Use an integer to describe this situation: diving 40 feet below sea level.

• 40

• -40

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: A bird flies 5,000 feet above sea level.

• 5,000

• -5,000

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: I owe Sarah 45 dollars.

• 45

• -45

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: It is 6 degrees below zero outside.

• 6

• -6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is the absolute value (distance away from zero) of -13?

• 13

• -13

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is the absolute value (distance away from zero) of 11?

• 11

• -11

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C