[b]Absolute value is a number's distance from zero[/b]. For example, the absolute value of 3 is 3. Easy right? Well what about -3...it's still only 3 away from zero, just in a different direction. This means the absolute value of -3 is 3. [br][br]Instead of having to always write out "absolute value of [i]-3 [/i]is 3," you can write [math]|-3|[/math]= 3. Those little bars represent absolute value. [br][br]Drag the purple point below to change the value of it and read the absolute value of a number. Once you understand the concept, answer the questions below.