Absolute Value

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What is the definition of absolute value?

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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 a non-negative value.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you represent the absolute value of a number mathematically?

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The absolute value of a number 'x' is represented as |x|.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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| -7 | = 7.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -10, 3, -2, 0, 5.

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-10, -2, 0, 3, 5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

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Is the statement | -4 | = -4 true or false?

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False. | -4 | = 4.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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| 0 | = 0.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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

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x can be 5 or -5.

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How do you compare two negative numbers using absolute value?

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The number with the smaller absolute value is greater. For example, -3 is greater than -5 because | -3 | < | -5 |.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the result of | -10 + 4 |?

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| -10 + 4 | = | -6 | = 6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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If a temperature drops from 5° to -5°, what is the change in temperature in absolute value?

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The change in temperature is | 5 - (-5) | = | 10 | = 10°.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C