Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
Which is farther from zero: −9 or 4?
- Look at them without their signs: 9 and 4.
- 9 is larger, so −9 is farther from zero, even though 4 is the larger number.
Answer: −9
Example 2
Which is farther from zero: 6 or −2?
- Without their signs: 6 and 2.
- 6 is larger.
Answer: 6
Where this is taught: Signed Numbers, Part 2: farther from zero
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Tap your answer to each one, then press Check my answers at the bottom.Circle your answer to each one. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.