Question

[Image: Vertical number line ranging from negative 5 to 5.]

On this number line, zero represents sea level. Plot the following points based on the description provided.
• absolute value of –4.5

Answer 1

In order to find an absolute value, calculate how far from 0 the value falls.
*Hint: absolute values are ALWAYS positive.

Answer 2

4.5?

Answer 3

Correct.

Answer 4

what if it says "absolute value of 1" ?

Answer 5

You will need to calculate how far away 1 is from 0. So it would be 1.

Answer 6

oh okay, thank you

Answer 7

Glad I could help :)