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6.49 Interpret Absolute Value and Distance on the Number Line Worksheet

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This Grade 6 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 6.49 Interpret Absolute Value and Distance on the Number Line. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Which answer choice correctly finds an absolute value or distance on the number line and matches the context? (CCSS 6.NS.C.5-7; CA 6.NS.C.5-7; MA 6.NS.C.5-7; NY NY-6.NS.5-7; TX 19 TAC §111.26(b)(2)(B)-(D); FL MA.6.NSO.1.1-1.4; VA 6.NS.2a-d)

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Grade 6

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Math

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A classroom thermometer shows -2.5 degrees on Monday, +3 degrees on Tuesday, and -6.5 degrees on Wednesday. Which choice correctly ranks their distances from 0 from greatest to least?

AMonday 2.5, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 6.5.

BTuesday 3, Monday 2.5, Wednesday 6.5.

CWednesday -6.5, Monday -2.5, Tuesday 3.

DWednesday 6.5, Tuesday 3, Monday 2.5.

Solution & Explanation:Use absolute values: |-2.5| = 2.5, |3| = 3, and |-6.5| = 6.5. Greatest to least is Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A location is 7 units from 0 and its coordinate is less than -3. Which choice correctly identifies the coordinate?

AThe coordinate is 7 because abs(7) = 7 and 7 is less than -3.

BThe coordinate is -3 because the coordinate must be less than -3.

CThe coordinate is -7 because abs(-7) = 7 and -7 is less than -3.

DThe coordinate is 0 because distance is measured from 0.

Solution & Explanation:A point 7 units from 0 could be -7 or 7. The condition less than -3 selects -7.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A point starts on the negative side with absolute value 11.5. It moves 2.25 units left. Which choice correctly gives its new coordinate and distance from 0?

AThe new coordinate is -9.25 and its distance from 0 is 9.25 units.

BThe new coordinate is -13.75 and its distance from 0 is 13.75 units.

CThe new coordinate is 13.75 and its distance from 0 is 13.75 units.

DThe new coordinate is -13.75 and its distance from 0 is -13.75 units.

Solution & Explanation:Starting on the negative side with absolute value 11.5 means the point is -11.5. Moving left 2.25 gives -13.75, whose distance from 0 is 13.75.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 6.NS.C.5-7 (Interpret Absolute Value and Distance on the Number Line).