Absolute Value
Learn what absolute value means and how to simplify absolute values. Letβs get started! π
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ποΈ What is Absolute Value?
- Absolute value is the distance from zero on the number line.
- Absolute value is never negative, even for negative numbers.
ποΈ How to Simplify Absolute Values?
- Always calculate inside the bars first.
- Then apply absolute value to get a non-negative answer.
ποΈ How to Add Negatives with the Same Signs?
- When both numbers are negative, add their absolute values.
- Keep the negative sign in the final answer.
ποΈ How to Add Negatives with Different Signs?
- Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger.
- Keep the sign of the larger absolute value.
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