The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0 on a number line. For negative numbers, the number is still just x units away from 0. The absolute value of -x is x. The absolute value leaves a positive unchanged, and makes a negative positive.

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Basic Lesson: Demonstrates the skill of determing the absolute value of a sum. Practice problems are provided.; Standard: Math 2
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Intermediate Lesson: Explains how to determine the absolute value of a difference. Practice problems are provided.; Standard: Math 2
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Independent Practice 1: Contains 20 Absolute Value problems. The answers can be found below.; Standard: Math 2
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Independent Practice 2: Features another 20 absolute value problems.; Standard: Math 2
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Homework Worksheet: 12 absolute value problems for students to work on at home. Example problems are provided and explained.; Standard: Math 2
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Absolute Value Quiz: 10 Absolute Value problems. A math scoring matrix is included.; Standard: Math 2
Grades: (6-8); View worksheet

Answer Keys: Answers for the homework and quiz.; View answers

Answer Keys: Answers for both lessons and both practice sheets.; View answers

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