Jeri loves outdoor adventures! Just take a look at this page from her travel log. Can you use absolute value to figure out how far each adventure took her from sea level? Thanks a bunch!

Absolute value tells you how far a number is from zero on the number line. Because it focuses on the size of the change, it helps make comparisons fair. Think about it: You probably use absolute value in everyday life, like when talking about scores in a game, how early or late the next bus is, or how much the temperature has changed. Grab your pencil, and let's explore absolute value!