Absolute value

Distance from zero, always non-negative. Used for temperature swings, elevation, and error.

Standards:6.NS.C.7.c

Try it: three questions

Real questions from the practice bank. Tap an answer to check it.

Question 1 of 3

What is |−7| + |3|?

Question 2 of 3

What is the absolute value of −23?

Question 3 of 3

Simplify: |−8| + |3|

How this fits in

Absolute value is one skill in the Integers & Operations unit. Students read the unit lesson, then earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal on their last 10 answers. Medals never go down. A mastered unit comes back for review after 1, 3, 7, 16, and 35 days so it stays learned.

Integers on the number line and opposites
Comparing and ordering integers
Adding integers
Subtracting integers
Multiplying and dividing integers
Order of operations with integers
Integer word problems

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