3.5

• Math
• 6th Grade

Math 3.5

Learning Objective

We will be able to interpret the absolute value of rational numbers.

Why Are We Learning This? 

• You will need this in junior high and high school math
• Real life

Review Example-Watch! 

Order from least to greatest

<      < 

L________       ___________       _________ G

¹/₂ 

-³/₄ 

-0.74 

Review Example- Your Turn

Order from least to greatest

<      <     < 

L________       ___________       _________       _______ G

^-1/₂ 

-²/₅ 

-0.52 

0

Absolute Value

d.  dddddddddddd  A numbers distance from zero on a number line. 

Absolute Value:

Turn and Talk, then answer
What is absolute value in your own words?

absolute value

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3  = 3

 

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-3  = 3

 

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0  = 0

 

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Absolute Value 

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-1/10  = 1/10 

 

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Absolute Value 

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0.95 = 0.95

 

Your Turn!

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-32

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Your Turn!

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5

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What numbers make this statement true?

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= 2.7

1. 2.7 and 0
2. 2.7 and -2.7
3. -2.7
4. 0 and -2.7

What numbers make this statement true?

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= 2 1/4

1. 2 1/4
2. -2.7
3. -2 1/4 and 2 1/4
4. 0 and 2 1/4

Find all the numbers with the given absolute value.
12.59

1. +12.59 and -12.59
2. +12.59
3. -12.59
4. 0

What two numbers have an absolute value of 1.23?

1. +1.23
2. -1.23
3. +1 and -2
4. 1.23 and -1.23

What are Ms. Moritz's dogs names?

Fist to Five
How confident are you with absolute value?

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5

Independent Work 

• Page 121-122A/B All problems
• Work with a partner or independently at your table.