Exploring Absolute Value on the Number Line

The video introduces the concept of absolute value, explaining it as the distance between a number and zero. It covers the relationship between opposite integers and their absolute values, demonstrating how to write and interpret absolute values. The video includes examples and practice problems, as well as word problems to apply the concept. It concludes with a review of key concepts, emphasizing the difference between a number's value and its absolute value.

What does absolute value represent?

• The positive difference between a number and its square.

• The distance of a number from zero on the number line.

• The maximum value a number can achieve.

• The negative distance of a number from 100.

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Can magnitude and absolute value be used interchangeably?

• No, never.

• Yes, always.

• Yes, but only in theoretical mathematics.

• Yes, but only in the context of measurements.

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What is the absolute value of -2?

• 0

• 2

• -2

• 4

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How is the absolute value of a number written?

• With a plus sign in front of the number.

• With two lines on either side of the number.

• With a minus sign in front of the number.

• In a square root symbol.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

• It does not have an absolute value.

• 1

• 0

• -1

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What does the absolute value of a negative number indicate?

• Its negative position on the number line.

• Its distance from 100.

• Its distance from 0 on the number line.

• Its value subtracted from 0.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

• 5

• -5

• 0

• 10

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What is the opposite of -3 in terms of absolute value?

• -3

• 3

• -6

• 0

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If Elijah withdrew $20 from his bank account, what is the magnitude of the amount withdrawn?

• $20

• 0

• -$20

• 20 units

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Which two numbers have an absolute value of 109?

• 109 and -109

• -109 and -218

• 109 and 0

• 109 and 218

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