Absolute Value of Rational Numbers

Absolute Value of Rational Numbers
Introduction

Absolute value helps describe how far a number is from zero. When working with rational numbers, understanding absolute value helps compare distances and interpret re...

Imagine your class is preparing for a school celebration. A long ribbon is taped in a straight line along one wall, and a large star marks zero on the ribbon.

A student brings four decorations, and you place them along the ribbon with measurements written as rational numbers.

A small bell is placed at –1.5 meters. A paper lantern i...