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Integers & Absolute Value

Integers & Absolute Value. Integers & Absolute Value. The absolute value of a number is the distance the number is from zero on the number line. Distance is always positive . Think of it like driving in a car. You can go North, South, East or West, but you can not go negative miles. BACK.

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Integers & Absolute Value

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  1. Integers & Absolute Value

  2. Integers & Absolute Value • The absolute value of a number is the distance the number is from zero on the number line. • Distance is always positive. Think of it like driving in a car. You can go North, South, East or West, but you can not go negative miles. BACK

  3. -4 -3 -2 -101 2 3 4 Integers & Absolute Value Absolute value is symbolized using two bars like this: BACK

  4. Examples BACK

  5. Examples BACK

  6. Words like: above, gain, increase or deposit mean positive integers. Thermometers are often used to explain positive and negative numbers. Words like: below, loss, decrease or withdraw mean negative integers

  7. Thermometers are often used to explain positive and negative numbers. Words like: above, gain, increase or deposit mean positive integers. Words like: below, loss, decrease or withdraw mean negative integers

  8. Opposites • In integers opposites add up to zero. • +25 + -25 = 0 • -7 + 7 = 0 • 101 + -101 = 0 BACK

  9. If an Integer has no sign, it is a positive number. BACK

  10. Integers & Absolute Value Pre-Algebra BACK

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