Math Foundations · MF.SN.4

Interpret absolute value as distance and use it to compare quantities and errors.

Interpret absolute value as distance and use it to compare quantities and errors.

Concept Signed Numbers
Domain Absolute Value
Problem Types

Problem Templates In This Objective

11 problem types are attached to this objective. The full web app handles practice, answers, hints, and walkthroughs.

Template 1

Evaluate an absolute value

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Template 2

Compare absolute values

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Template 3

Find distance between two signed numbers

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Template 4

Work backward from an absolute value condition

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Template 5

Use absolute value in context

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Template 6

Interpret absolute value as error size

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Template 7

Compare errors or deviations with absolute value

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Template 8

Judge a claim about absolute distance

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Template 9

Turn a number-line distance into absolute value notation

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Template 10

Screen a mixed set by absolute-value conditions

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Template 11

Choose a smart strategy for absolute value and distance

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