Distance and Absolute Value Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to find the distance between two points on a number line using absolute value. It covers the concept of absolute value, its application with both positive and negative numbers, and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also discusses the use of absolute value in calculating vertical distances and introduces the next lesson topic.

What is the distance between two points on a number line if one point is at 3 and the other at 7?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 6

Which property does not apply to subtraction?

• Associative

• Identity

• Distributive

• Commutative

If you have two points at -2 and -5, what is the distance between them?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 7

How do you calculate the distance between -3 and 4 on a number line?

• Multiply and take absolute value

• Add and take absolute value

• Divide and take absolute value

• Subtract and take absolute value

What is the absolute value of -8.3?

• 16.6

• 0

• -8.3

• 8.3

A dolphin swims from -9 meters to -4 meters below sea level. What is the distance swum?

• 6 meters

• 5 meters

• 3 meters

• 4 meters