Understanding Absolute Value
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Beginner Explanation
The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on a number line. For example, $| 4 | = 4$ and $| -4 | = 4$.
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Beginner
What is the absolute value of -5?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Temperature Scenario
If the temperature dropped 7 degrees from 0, what is the absolute value of the temperature now?
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Intermediate
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If $x = -9$, what is $| x |$?
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Advanced
What is the absolute value of $| -5 | + | 3 | - | -2 |$?
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