Lesson 1: Introduction

to Absolute Value
What is absolute value?
•Absolute value describes the
distance from zero that a
number is on the number line,
without considering direction.
What is absolute value?
•The absolute value of a number, denoted as |x|,
is a mathematical concept used to determine
the distance between that number and zero on
the number line. It always results in a non-
negative (positive or zero) value. The primary
uses of absolute value include:
•Measuring Distance: Absolute value is
used to quantify the distance between two
points or values on the number line. For
example, if you have two points A and B
on a number line, |A - B represents the
distance between these points.
•Simplifying Expressions: Absolute value is
often used to simplify mathematical
expressions, especially when dealing with
equations and inequalities. It allows you to
remove the negative sign from a value. For
instance, |-5| = 5.
NUMBER LINE:
Number Line:
{4}=4
0 to 1 is one unit
1 to 2 is one unit
2 to 3 is one unit
3 to 4 is one unit
Absolute Value of Positive
and Negative Numbers
•Consider the absolute value of a negative number,
such as -5. Here's how it works:

•Take the negative number, which is -5 in this case.

•Apply the absolute value operation, denoted by | |, to

the negative number.
•The result is the positive counterpart
of the original negative number.

•So, |-5| = 5.
Here's why this works:
The absolute value operation measures the distance of a number
from zero on the number line.
When we have a negative number like -5, it's located 5 units to
the left of zero on the number line.
By taking the absolute value, we effectively "flip" the number to
the right side of zero, making it positive.
The result is 5, which is the distance of -5 from zero.
In summary, the absolute value of a negative number is
always its positive counterpart because it represents the
distance of that negative number from zero, ignoring its
sign. This concept is crucial in various mathematical
applications, such as solving equations, finding magnitudes,
and understanding distance or deviation from a reference
point. But when it comes on positive number just copy the
number.
In summary, the absolute value of a negative number is
always its positive counterpart because it represents the
distance of that negative number from zero, ignoring its
sign. This concept is crucial in various mathematical
applications, such as solving equations, finding magnitudes,
and understanding distance or deviation from a reference
point. But when it comes on positive number just copy the
number.
We use the
formula x-0=
Practice:
1. 2
2.4
3. -6
4. 5
5. -7