Absolute Value
What is the Absolute Value of -14,375
14,375
Order the following numbers from Greatest to Least using an inequality symbol.
-2, 8, 4, -9, 1, 5, -1
8>5>4>1>-1>-2>-9
When increasing the value on a number line what direction do you move?
When decreasing the value on a number line what direction do you move?
Increase: Move Right
Decrease: Move Left
What is the absolute value of 15
15
Order the following numbers from Least to Greatest using an inequality symbol.
14, 5, 7, 98, -9, 0, -12
-12<-9<0<5<7<14<98
What is it called when you measure distance from 0?
Absolute Value
Which number has the larger absolute value, -1,000 or 629?
-1000
Order the following numbers from Greatest to Least using an inequality symbol.
-12.2, 18, 42, -9, 1, 1.5, -1
42>18>1.5>1>-1>-9>-12.2
What do we call a Positive or Negative Number?
Rational Number
1. State the absolute value of the elevation -9.4 Miles.
2. Explain the absolute value using a number line.
3. Describe the absolute value in the context of a word problem.
1. 9.4 Miles
2. (See Number Line)
3. The elevation of the building is 9.4 Miles Below Sea Level