Absolute Value

When you begin the Absolute Value worksheet, you explore how numbers relate to zero on the number line. Absolute value tells you how far a number is from zero, regardless of whether the number is positive or negative. Instead of focusing on direction, this worksheet helps you focus on distance. Soon, you’ll understand why |–9| and |9| both equal 9, even though one number points left and the other points right.

This worksheet teaches you how to read and use the absolute value symbol | |. You learn that absolute value always results in a non-negative number because distance cannot be negative. Through a variety of problems, you find the absolute values of integers, compare distances from zero, and determine which value is greater or smaller using absolute value. Each question helps you think differently about numbers and what they represent.

As you solve each task, your reasoning and number sense improve. Some activities ask you to place integers and their absolute values on a number line, while others involve sorting numbers based on how far they are from zero. You learn to separate the sign of a number from its magnitude, making comparisons clearer and easier. Each correct answer builds confidence in your ability to interpret and organize numeric information.