Find Absolute Values Quiz/Game
To find the absolute value, remove any negative sign to get a positive value, as absolute value represents a number’s distance from zero on a number line. For a positive number, the absolute value is the number itself. For zero, the absolute value is zero. The symbol for absolute value is a pair of vertical bars on either side of the number, for example, |-3| is 3. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
This game focuses on finding the absolute value (e.g., |-5|), finding the negative absolute value (e.g., -|15|), and adding and subtracting absolute values (e.g., |-15| + |8|). If you make a mistake, the game will show you the correct answer.
 

Absolute Value Practice

Solve the absolute value expressions.

Enable 60-Second Timer

Start Game

Score: 0 / 0

Time: 60

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How to Play the Find Absolute Values Game
The game will challenge you to find the absolute value, the negative absolute value, add or subtract absolute values
Here’s how to play:

1. Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
   
2. Look at the Problem: You’ll be given an expression with absolute values. Evaluate it.
   
3. Enter Your Answer: Enter in the result.
   
4. Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown the correct answer.
   
5. Get a New Problem: Click the Next button for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried.
6. Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.
    
   

Absolute Value
The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line. Since distance is always positive (or zero), the result of taking an absolute value is always positive (or zero).
 

1. Identify the number.
   Look at the number for which you need to find the absolute value.
   
2. Check the sign
   . If the number is positive or zero, the absolute value is the number itself.
   If the number is negative, the absolute value is the number without the negative sign.
   
3. Write the result.
   The absolute value is always a non-negative value.
    
   To add and subtract absolute values, first find the absolute value of each number, and then perform the addition or subtraction.
   If you are adding numbers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the original sign.
   If the signs are different, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger one and use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value.
    
   

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

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