6thy Grade Math Review #1: Can you define "Absolute Value"? Give an example.

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Can you define "Absolute Value"? Give an example.

Joy Massey · Accepted Answer

Absolute value describes the distance from zero that a number is on the number line, without considering direction. 
**The absolute value of a number is never negative.**
Example: The absolute value of -3 is 3. Sign: |n|

6thy Grade Math Review #1

Can you define "Absolute Value"? Give an example.

Absolute value describes the distance from zero that a number is on the number line, without considering direction. The absolute value of a number is never negative. Example: The absolute value of -3 is 3. Sign: |n|

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6thy Grade Math Review #1

Can you define "Absolute Value"? Give an example.

Absolute value describes the distance from zero that a number is on the number line, without considering direction. **The absolute value of a number is never negative.** Example: The absolute value of -3 is 3. Sign: |n|

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Absolute value describes the distance from zero that a number is on the number line, without considering direction. The absolute value of a number is never negative. Example: The absolute value of -3 is 3. Sign: |n|