Grade 7 math · H.5 · Opposites and absolute value
Absolute value of sums
Absolute value is the distance from zero. Work out any sums or differences inside the bars first.
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Find |−6 + (−1)|.
Answer: 7
Find |9 + 1|.
Answer: 10
Find |4 + (−1)|.
Answer: 3
Tip: Absolute value is the distance from zero. Work out any sums or differences inside the bars first.
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