Exploring Absolute Value Concepts

In this video, Jeff Jacobson introduces the concept of absolute value, using examples like a bald eagle and a whale to explain distances from sea level. He demonstrates how absolute value represents the distance of a number from zero on a number line, emphasizing that distances are always positive. The video includes examples of finding absolute values and comparing them, as well as ordering values from least to greatest. Viewers are encouraged to try examples on their own to reinforce learning.

Which animal can travel further from sea level?

• Both travel the same distance

• Bald Eagle

• Whale

• Cannot be determined

What does absolute value represent?

• The numerical value without considering its sign

• The total distance traveled

• The positive distance from zero

• The negative distance from zero

How do you denote the absolute value of a number?

• With square brackets

• With parentheses

• With vertical lines

• With curly braces

What is the absolute value of 7?

• 14

• 0

• -7

• 7

What is the absolute value of -2.5?

• -5

• 0

• 2.5

• -2.5

What is the absolute value of -5?

• 10

• 5

• -5

• 0

How does the absolute value of a negative number compare to its positive counterpart?

• It becomes zero

• It is the same

• It is larger

• It is smaller

What is the absolute value of -4?

• 8

• 0

• -4

• 4

What does the negative absolute value of -3 represent?

• 3

• -3

• 9

• 0

What is the result of ordering the given values from least to greatest based on their absolute values?

• 5, 3, 2, -3, -4

• -4, 2, 3, -3, 5

• 2, 3, -3, -4, 5

• -4, -3, 2, 3, 5