Absolute value: distance from zero

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Ren answers a quiz question with a pen. What is |-2.5|?

   2.5
2. 2.

   Bo solves a puzzle on a treasure map. What is |3/5|?

   3/5
3. 3.

   Esme is a diver at -12.5 meters, waving at a fish. The water's surface is 0. How many meters is Esme from the surface?

   12.5
4. 4.

   Kira watches a fish swim at -3.4 meters. The water's surface is 0. How many meters is the fish from the surface?

   3.4
5. 5.

   Luz compares distances from 0 on a quiz. Compare |-2.5| and |-1.5|. Write a true statement with |-2.5| first and |-1.5| last, using < or >. For example: |2| < |5|.

   |-2.5| > |-1.5|
6. 6.

   Milo compares distances from 0 in a puzzle book. Compare |-1.2| and |0.5|. Write a true statement with |-1.2| first and |0.5| last, using < or >. For example: |2| < |5|.

   |-1.2| > |0.5|
7. 7.

   Pia checks Kai's class fund. It is less than -12 dollars. Which statement must be true?

   • Kai's class owes more than 12 dollars
   • Kai's class has more than 12 dollars
   • Kai's class owes less than 12 dollars
8. 8.

   Ren checks the art club's fund. It is less than -30 dollars. Which statement must be true?

   • The art club has more than 30 dollars
   • The art club owes more than 30 dollars
   • The art club owes less than 30 dollars
9. 9.

   Zee watches a frog hop on a number line. Which two numbers are 2.5 units from 0 on a number line? Write the smaller number first, then the larger, separated by a comma.

   -2.5, 2.5
10. 10.

    Ari plays a number-line game. Which two numbers are 0.8 units from 0 on a number line? Write the smaller number first, then the larger, separated by a comma.

    -0.8, 0.8