Number and operations

6.2(B)

Numbers, Opposites, and Absolute Value

Identify a number, its opposite, and its absolute value.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use rational numbers in a variety of forms

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Numbers, Opposites, and Absolute Value

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to name any number, find its opposite, and find its absolute value. Think about a football game where your team can gain yards or lose yards, and see how numbers can show both directions.