Welcome to the Absolute Value Page!
Our Absolute Value section helps students explore how distance works on the number line. The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero—always a non-negative value—regardless of direction. For example, both –5 and 5 have an absolute value of 5. In the middle school curriculum, students learn to use absolute value in expressions, compare values, and solve real-world problems involving temperature changes, elevation, and other contexts where distance or difference matters. This concept also lays the groundwork for algebra and coordinate geometry. On this page, you’ll find explanations and practice activities to help students build a strong understanding of absolute value and its practical uses.
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