Absolute Value

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of its direction. It is always a non-negative number, meaning it is either positive or zero.

Example

The absolute value of both $5$ and $-5$ is $5$, because they are both exactly five units away from zero. This is written mathematically as $|5| = 5$ and $|-5| = 5$.

See Also

• Integers
• Number Line
• Modulus