Absolute Value (Mixed Op) Game

Absolute Value (Mixed Op) Game
Just like addition and subtraction, the absolute value bars must be removed before you can calculate the external operation.
Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
Check out these other Complex Numbers games:
Absolute Values (How far is it from 0?)
Absolute Values & Negative Signs (|-5|, -|5|, -|-5|)
Compare Absolute Values (use <,= or >)

Add Absolute Values (|6|+|-3|,|-7|+(-4))
Subtract Absolute Values (|5|-|-3|,|-7|-(-8))
Multiply Absolute Values (|8|·|-3|,|-4|·(-5))
Divide Absolute Values (|9|÷|-2|,|-7|÷(-3))
Absolute Values (Mixed Op) (+,-,×,÷)

 

 

How to play the “Absolute Value (Mixed Op) Game”

1. Choose your Challenge
   Level 1 |x|: Focuses on one single expression. Great for practicing the absolute value logic.
   Level 2 |x| [op] |y|: The op can be +,-,×,÷. You must solve two absolute value sets before combining them.
   Level 3 |x| [op] (y): You will see terms like |-7| ÷ (-3). Remember: the bars change the -7, but the parentheses do not change the -3.
   
   
2. The “Identify” Phase
   Before you look at the numbers, look at the operator symbol. Each one requires a different set of rules once the absolute value bars are gone.
   
   
3. The Absolute Bar Phase
   Rule 1: |x| and |-x| always become positive.
   Rule 2: -|x| always becomes negative.
   Rule 3: Parentheses (x) do not change the sign.
    
   

This video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to divide absolute values.

• Show Video

 

Check out our most popular games!

We welcome your feedback, comments and questions about this site or page. Please submit your feedback or enquiries via our Feedback page.