Absolute Value

What is Absolute Value? Definitions, and Examples

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    Absolute value is a fundamental concept in mathematics that refers to the distance of a number from zero on a number line. It is a measure of the magnitude of a number, regardless of its sign. In other words, the absolute value of a number is its distance from zero, regardless of whether it is positive or negative.

    Definitions:

    1. The absolute value of a number is denoted by two vertical bars on either side of the number, like so: |x|.
    2. The absolute value of a number x is the distance from x to 0 on the number line.
    3. If x is a positive number, then |x| = x.
    4. If x is a negative number, then |x| = -x.
    5. The absolute value of 0 is 0.

    Examples:

    1. The absolute value of 5 is 5, because 5 is 5 units away from 0 on the number line.
    2. The absolute value of -3 is 3, because -3 is 3 units away from 0 on the number line.
    3. The absolute value of 0 is 0, because 0 is 0 units away from 0 on the number line.
    4. The absolute value of -7 is 7, because -7 is 7 units away from 0 on the number line.
    5. The absolute value of 12 is 12, because 12 is 12 units away from 0 on the number line.

    Quiz:

    1. What is the absolute value of 5?
    2. What is the absolute value of -3?
    3. What is the absolute value of 0?
    4. What is the absolute value of -7?
    5. What is the absolute value of 12?
    6. Is the absolute value of a positive number always positive?
    7. Is the absolute value of a negative number always negative?
    8. Is the absolute value of 0 always 0?
    9. Can the absolute value of a number be negative?
    10. Can the absolute value of a number be greater than the number itself?

    Answers:

    1. 5
    2. 3
    3. 0
    4. 7
    5. 12
    6. No
    7. No
    8. Yes
    9. No
    10. No
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