Distance and Absolute Value Concepts

Mrs. Lopez teaches Grade 7 students about calculating distances between numbers on a number line, emphasizing the use of absolute values. The lesson covers examples of finding distances between negative and positive numbers, explains that the order of numbers does not affect the distance, and introduces a formula for calculating distances between large numbers. Practical examples, such as changes in elevation and temperature, are used to illustrate the concepts. The lesson concludes with a summary and homework instructions.

What is the distance between -4 and 5 on a number line?

• 8 units

• 10 units

• 7 units

• 9 units

If you switch the order of two numbers on a number line, how does it affect the distance between them?

• The distance is halved

• The distance doubles

• The distance remains the same

• The distance becomes zero

How many units apart are -5 and -3 on a number line?

• 4 units

• 3 units

• 2 units

• 1 unit

What is the distance between -1.5 and -2 on a number line?

• 0.5 units

• 2 units

• 1 unit

• 1.5 units

How do you calculate the distance between two large numbers like 580 and -200?

• Subtract the smaller from the larger

• Multiply the numbers

• Add the absolute values

• Divide the larger by the smaller

What is the vertical distance between 580 feet above sea level and 200 feet below sea level?

• 580 feet

• 380 feet

• 780 feet

• 980 feet

When using the absolute value formula, what is the result of subtracting -7 from -4?

• 1

• 3

• 11

• 7

If the temperature rises from -18 degrees to 15 degrees, what is the change in temperature?

• 15 degrees

• 18 degrees

• 33 degrees

• 33 degrees

What is the change in elevation from 140 feet above sea level to 40 feet below sea level?

• 200 feet

• 180 feet

• 140 feet

• 100 feet

What is the absolute value of the difference between -7 and -4?

• 3

• 7

• 1

• 11