What is the definition of absolute value

The video tutorial explains the concept of absolute value as a measure of distance, regardless of direction. It covers how absolute value is represented, the properties of absolute value, and how to solve equations involving absolute value. The tutorial also clarifies that absolute value cannot be negative, emphasizing that it always represents a positive distance.

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• The distance from zero

• The negative of the number

• The direction of the number

• The number itself

If the absolute value of X is 9, what are the possible values of X?

• 0 and 9

• 9 and -9

• Only -9

• Only 9

What do absolute value symbols NOT represent?

• Distance

• Grouping

• Magnitude

• Direction

Can the absolute value of a number be negative?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, if the number is negative

• Yes, if the number is positive

What is the solution if an absolute value equation equals a negative number?

• A positive number

• A negative number

• Zero

• No solution