Using Number Lines to Represent Absolute Value of Integers

1. Draw a number line with 0 in the center, and positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left.
2. Choose an integer you want to find the absolute value of.
3. Drop a vertical line down from the integer to the number line.
4. Find the distance between the integer and zero on the number line.
5. Label the absolute value of the integer as the distance you just found, making sure to place the label on the positive side of the number line.
6. Repeat the process for additional integers, as needed.

Using Number Lines to Present Absolute Value of Integers – Examples 1

Using Number Lines to Present Absolute Value of Integers – Examples 2