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Absolute Value Worksheets
Welcome to our Absolute Value Worksheets page.
We have a range of worksheets to help you to learn about absolute values and opposite numbers.
There is also a quick quiz at the bottom of the page where you can test your skill online and get immediate feedback!
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Absolute Value Worksheets
How does Absolute Value Work?
The absolute value is the distance the number is from 0.
It is always positive (or can also be zero).
For any positive number, the absolute value does not change.
For any negative number, the absolute value is also the opposite value of the number.
In the example above, we can see that the number 5 is 5 away from 0, so the absolute value of 5 is 5.
We can also see that the number -2 is 2 away from 0. So the absolute value of -2 is 2.
Examples
- The absolute value of 10 is 10. We write this |10| = 10
- The absolute value of -2 is 2. We write this |-2| = 2
- |4 − 9| means the absolute value of 4 − 9 = |-5| = 5.
- |-7 + 5| means the absolute value of -7 + 5 = |-2| = 2
What is the Opposite Value?
The opposite value of a number is the number on the opposite side of the number line the same distance from 0.
The opposite value of any number n is -n. Also the opposite value of -n is n.
In the exampe above, we can see that the opposite value of 4 is the number which is the the same distance from 0 on the opposite side of the number line which is -4.
So the opposite value of 4 is -4.
We can also see that the opposite value of -4 is 4.
Examples
- The opposite value of 5 is -5.
- The opposite value of -5 is 5.
- The oppositve value of -3.5 is 3.5.
- The opposite value of 0 is 0.
Absolute Value Worksheets
We have a range of different absolute value worksheets that cater for a range of different levels of ability and age, from 6th grade and upwards.
Our worksheets skills include:
- reading negative numbers on a number line;
- finding the opposite value of a number.
- finding the absolute value of a number;
- comparing absolute values;
- find the values of expressions involving absolute values;
- solving equations involving absolute values.
Absolute Values and Opposite Numbers Worsheets
These sheets involve finding absolute values and opposite numbers. They are aimed at 6th graders.
The sheets are all of a similar level of difficulty.
Comparing Absolute Value Worksheets
These sheets involve comparing the values of different expressions involving absolute values and placing the correct symbol (> , < or =) between the two expressions.
These sheets are suitable for 6th grade and up.
Absolute Value Arithmetic Worksheets
These sheets involve calculating the values of a range of expressions involving absolute values.
Sheet 2 is set at a harder level than Sheet 1.
These sheets are aimed at 7th grade and up.
Solving Absolute Value Equations
These sheets involve solving a range of expressions involving absolute values.
Sheet 2 is set at a harder level than Sheet 1.
These sheets are aimed at 8th grade and up.
More Recommended Math Worksheets
Take a look at some more of our worksheets similar to these.
Absolute Value Explained for 6th Graders
This page goes into more detail about how absolute value works, examples in the real world and common mistakes.
it is intended as a basic introduction to absolute value.
Absolute Value Calculator
Our absolute value calculator will find the absolute value of any integer or fraction.
Absolute Value Number Line Activities
Take a look at this Interactive Number Line app created by PhET.
This interactive area explorer is provided by PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder https://phet.colorado.edu
You can use the app to help you to understand negative numbers and absolute values using the number line to show the distance between two points.
Absolute Value Online Quiz
The link below will open the quiz in a dedicated quiz page or you can preview a copy of the quiz underneath.
Our quizzes have been created using Google Forms.
At the end of the quiz, you will get the chance to see your results by clicking 'See Score'.
This will take you to a new webpage where your results will be shown. You can print a copy of your results from this page, either as a pdf or as a paper copy.
For incorrect responses, we have added some helpful learning points to explain which answer was correct and why.
We do not collect any personal data from our quizzes, except in the 'First Name' and 'Group/Class' fields which are both optional and only used for teachers to identify students within their educational setting.
We also collect the results from the quizzes which we use to help us to develop our resources and give us insight into future resources to create.
For more information on the information we collect, please take a look at our Privacy Policy
We would be grateful for any feedback on our quizzes, please let us know using our Contact Us link, or use the Facebook Comments form at the bottom of the page.
This quick quiz tests your knowledge and skill at using absolute value and opposite value. There are also some arithmetic questions involving absolute value.
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