CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.C.7.C - Objective

Understand the absolute value of a rational number as its distance from 0 on the number line; interpret absolute value as magnitude for a positive or negative quantity in a real-world situation. For example, for an account balance of –30 dollars, write |–30| = 30 to describe the size of the debt in dollars.

6th Grade · Common Core State Standards · Common Core 2010