1.
The absolute value of a number can be thought of as ______.
A.
its product with -1
B.
its negative value
C.
the distance of the number from zero on a number line
D.
the opposite of the number
Hint
2.
The diagram below illustrates which equation?
A.
|
x
- 4| = 2
B.
|
x
- 2| = 4
C.
|
x
+ 2| = -4
D.
|
x
+ 4| = -2
Hint
3.
Solve the equation |
a
- 1| = 7.
A.
-8 or 6
B.
-6
C.
-6 or 8
D.
8
Hint
4.
Solve -19 + |
t
| = 12
A.
no solution
B.
31
C.
-31 or 31
D.
-7
Hint
5.
On a ride at an amusement park, each seat is built to hold 200 lb. The seat can safely hold 250 lb more or less than the ideal weight limit. If you are going to sit next to someone who weighs 108 lb, between which two weights must you be to ride the ride?
A.
between 182 lb and 368 lb
B.
between 108 lb and 158 lb
C.
between 58 lb and 342 lb
D.
between 158 lb and 542 lb
Hint