Why do absolute value equations often have two answers?

Absolute value measures distance from zero, and two different numbers can sit the same distance away — for example |x| = 5 gives x = 5 or x = −5.

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Absolute value worksheet generator

Absolute value practice from simple evaluation up to solving equations with two solutions.

Absolute Value

Name: Date:

1.
|15| + |-6| =
2.
|15| + |10| =
3.
|15| + |-5| =
4.
|-13| + |8| =
5.
|15| + |10| =
6.
|-1| + |14| =
7.
|12| + |15| =
8.
|4| + |-8| =
9.
|-1| + |-6| =
10.
|8| + |11| =
11.
|5| + |9| =
12.
|9| + |5| =
13.
|-1| + |-13| =
14.
|-5| + |-9| =
15.
|8| + |-12| =
16.
|-7| + |-13| =
17.
|4| + |13| =
18.
|-5| + |-9| =
19.
|-15| + |6| =
20.
|10| + |-14| =

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Absolute Value — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
|15| + |-6| =
21
2.
|15| + |10| =
25
3.
|15| + |-5| =
20
4.
|-13| + |8| =
21
5.
|15| + |10| =
25
6.
|-1| + |14| =
15
7.
|12| + |15| =
27
8.
|4| + |-8| =
12
9.
|-1| + |-6| =
7
10.
|8| + |11| =
19
11.
|5| + |9| =
14
12.
|9| + |5| =
14
13.
|-1| + |-13| =
14
14.
|-5| + |-9| =
14
15.
|8| + |-12| =
20
16.
|-7| + |-13| =
20
17.
|4| + |13| =
17
18.
|-5| + |-9| =
14
19.
|-15| + |6| =
21
20.
|10| + |-14| =
24

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Frequently asked questions

Why do absolute value equations often have two answers?: Absolute value measures distance from zero, and two different numbers can sit the same distance away — for example |x| = 5 gives x = 5 or x = −5.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.