Absolute Value

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The definition of absolute value, examples include |5| = 5, |0| = 0, and |-3| = 3.Two examples simplifying absolute values, showing final results of 9 and 15 after applying absolute value rules.Absolute value calculation when both numbers are negative, e.g., -30 - 120 = -150, by adding absolute values and keeping the negative sign.Absolute value calculation with different signs by subtracting absolute values and keeping the sign of the larger; e.g., -65 + 15 = -50.

🛎️ What is Absolute Value?

  • Absolute value is the distance from zero on the number line.
  • Absolute value is never negative, even for negative numbers.

🛎️ How to Simplify Absolute Values?

  • Always calculate inside the bars first.
  • Then apply absolute value to get a non-negative answer.

🛎️ 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.

🛎️ 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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