Question

Match each scenario to the absolute value expression that describes it.

1. the amount of change when the temperature rises from 5°C to 13°C
|+7|
2. the change of an account balance when spending $8
|+8|
3. the change in depth when diving down 7 meters in the ocean
|-7|
4. the amount of improvement when increasing your grade by 7 points
|-8|
5. the change in height when climbing a 5-foot wall
|+5|
6. the distance moved when going backwards five spaces in a board game
|-5|

Answer 1

1.) |5 - 13| = |-8| = 8

2.) |-8| = 8

3.) |-7| = 7

4.) |7| = 7

5.) |5| = 5

6.) |-5| = 5