LET’S TRY ONE
What is |-3|?
3
Absolute value is distance from zero. -3 is 3 units from zero.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Find a signed integer’s distance from zero.
- Locate the number and zero on a number line, then count the distance.
- Work through the example and explain why each operation is used.
- Estimate or use another method to check the result before choosing.
Try it together
Work with a partner: solve one example, explain the method, then change one number and predict what changes.
Locate the number and zero on a number line, then count the distance.