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What is absolute value and why is it useful?
The absolute value is when even if a negative number when put in absolute value signs is positive such as.. l-23 l the absolute value is 23. l..l are absolute value signs
What are the two rules for adding integers?
If the signs are the same, add the absolute values and keep the sign. If the signs are different, subtract the lesser absolute value from the greater absolute value and keep the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.
Why are the absolute value symbols used when indicating the length of a line segment?
Because line segment lengths are often calculated as a square root, the absolute value symbols indicate it is only the positive solution that counts, as a distance cannot be negative.
What is the absolute vaue of --5?
the absolute value of any number is that number positive. So, any number regardless of the number of negative signs in front of it, is that number positive. So, the absolute value of --5 = 5 Similarly, the absolute value of ---------------5 is still 5
How do Absolute value of a number and it's opposite compare?
The absolute value of a number is always positive or zero, while its opposite is always negative or zero. The relationship between the absolute value of a number and its opposite is that they have the same numerical value but opposite signs. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5, and the opposite of 5 is -5.
