Opposite and Absolute Values

A withdrawal, or money removed from a bank account, is listed on a bank statement as a negative number. Which represents a greater withdrawal, −45 dollars or −50 dollars?

• -45

• -50

• they are the same

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

What is the opposite of 10

• 10

• 0

• -10

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

What does absolute value mean?

• the exact distance a number is from zero

• the opposite of a number

• a negative plus a positive number

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

The opposite of the opposite of 5 is

• 5

• -5

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Two research submarines are exploring a coral reef. Submarine 1 is at an elevation of −58 feet. Submarine 2 is at an elevation of −65 feet. Which elevation is farthest from sea level?

• Sub 1

• Sub 2

• The are both the same distance from sea level.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Jackson records the elevations, relative to sea level, that two fish are swimming. The first fish was at −6 feet, and the second was at −11 feet. What are the opposite elevations and what do they represent?

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Find the absolute value of | 5 |

• 5

• -5

• 5x

• No Solution

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Find the absolute value of | -125 |

• 15

• -15

• -125

• 125

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Simplify. |18 - 9|

• 18

• 9

• 27

• -9

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What values of x make the statement true?

• 5 and 0

• 15

• 5 and -5

• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1