Absolute value: distance from zero

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Luz solves a puzzle on a treasure map. What is the absolute value of -90?

   90
2. 2.

   Milo writes bars around a number with a pencil. What is |17|?

   17
3. 3.

   Noah writes a number between two bars on paper. Find |36|.

   36
4. 4.

   Pia copies a question with a crayon. What is the absolute value of 70?

   70
5. 5.

   Tala peers into a deep hole. A cave floor at the bottom is at -60 meters. Sea level is 0. How many meters is the cave floor from sea level?

   60
6. 6.

   Ari compares distances from 0 on a quiz. Compare |-15| and |6|. Write a true statement with |-15| first and |6| last, using < or >. For example: |2| < |5|.

   |-15| > |6|
7. 7.

   Bo compares distances from 0 in a puzzle book. Compare |-7| and |-20|. Write a true statement with |-7| first and |-20| last, using < or >. For example: |2| < |5|.

   |-7| < |-20|
8. 8.

   Esme compares distances from 0 with a sharp pencil. Compare |8| and |-12|. Write a true statement with |8| first and |-12| last, using < or >. For example: |2| < |5|.

   |8| < |-12|
9. 9.

   Jun checks the club funds. The art club's fund shows -40 dollars. The chess club's fund shows -25 dollars. Which statement is true?

   • The art club owes more, and the art club's balance is less than the chess club's
   • The art club owes more, and the art club's balance is greater than the chess club's
   • The chess club owes more, and the chess club's balance is greater than the art club's
10. 10.

    Noah sees a hiker 40 meters above sea level and a diver 40 below. Sea level is 0. What are their positions? Write the smaller first, then the larger, separated by a comma.

    -40, 40