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Mathematic
s Quarter 1 – Module
2:
Absolute Value of a Number and
Fundamental Operations on
Integers

Mathematics – Grade 7
Quarter 1 Module 2: Absolute Value of a Number and Fundamental Operations on
Integers
First Edition, 2020
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 Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Absolute Value of a Number and
Fundamental Operations on
Integers

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Let Us Learn

At the end of this module, you should be able to represent the absolute
value of a number on a number line as a distance of a number from 0 (M7NS
Ic-1) and perform fundamental operations on integers (M7NS-Ic-d-1).
Specifically, you will:

1. determine the distance of the absolute value of a number in a number

line;
2. evaluate expressions involving absolute value;
3. identify and compare integers; and
4. add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.

Let Us Try
Directions: Find out how much you already know about this module.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is the absolute value of -4?

A. -4 B. -2 C. 4 D. 8

2. What is |5 – 7 |?
A. -2 B. 2 C. 12 D. 35

3. What is the sum of |-3|and |2|?

A. -6 B. -1 C. 5 D. 6

4. Which of the following symbol is the correct for |-5|____ |5|?

A. < B. > C. ≠ D. =

5. Which of the following is NOT an example of integers?

A. -4 B. 0 C. ½ D. 100

6. What is the sum of -5 + 10?

A. -10 B. -5 C. 5 D. 10

7. Which of the following is the product of -4 and - 7?

A. -28 B. -11 C. 11 D. 28

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8. What is quotient of
−2?
A. -6 B. -4 C. 4 D. 6

9. What is the difference when you subtract -3 from -10?

A. -13 B. -7 C. 7 D. 13

10. Which of the following computation is correct?

A. 5 – 3 + 4 – 1 = 5 C. -3 - 5 + 4 + 7 = -3 B. -4 + 2 – 6 +3 = 8
D. 8 - 2 – 6 + 3 = 7

Let Us Study
Absolute value of a number is the distance from zero to any given
number in a number line. This is the reason why the absolute value of a
number is always positive. Its idea is of the distance and not of the direction.
The symbol used is the bars “ | |” and not a bracket, braces, or a
parentheses.

Example 1. Find the absolute value of 5.

5 units
 Thus, |5 |= 5

Example 2. Find the absolute value of -7.

7 units

Thus, |-7 |= 7.

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Example 3. Find the sum of |-4|and |3|.

4 units 3 units

7 units

Thus, |-4|+ |3 |= 4 + 3 = 7

INTEGERS

Integer is a number that can be expressed without a fractional or

decimal component. It is the union of whole numbers and negative numbers.
The set of integers includes zero, set of natural numbers (counting numbers)
and their additive inverses. There are three types of integers namely: positive
integers , negative integers and zero integer. If a number is written without a
sign, it is understood to be a positive integer like 5 it means +5. The set of
integers can be best illustrated in a number line:

Negative Integers Zero Positive Integers

Example: Determine whether the given is an integer or

not. 1. 100 integer
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2. - 2 not
 3. – 53 integer
4. 0.75 not
5. 34 not

To compare between two integers, you need to determine their position

in the number line, like, which has a greater value 2 or 5? The answer is 5
and if you look at the number line 5 is at the right side of 2 , that is , those
integers positioned at the right side has a greater value than the integers
positioned at the left side of the number line.

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Example. Compare the given integers by writing >, < or = signs.

1. 7 > 4 7 is at the right side of 4 in the number line 2. -6 < -2 -2

is at the right side of -6 in the number line 3. -5 > -10 -5 is at the
right side of -10 in the number line 4. -15 < 3 3 is at the right side
of -15 in the number line 5. -8 < -1 -1 is at the right side of -8 in
the number line

ADDITION OF INTEGERS

Integers can be added either in vertical or horizontal arrangements.

The integers to be added is what we call the addends while the answer is
called sum or total.

Rule 1: To add integers with the same signs, add the integers and copy their
common sign.

Example: Find the sum of the following:

1. -8 2. 5 3. (-7) + (-3) = -10 4. 4 + 5 = 9 + (-11) + 3

-19 8

Rule 2: To add integers with different signs, subtract the integers and copy
the sign of the integer with greater absolute value.

Example: Find the sum of the following:

1. -8 2. 5 3. -7 + 3 = -4 4. -4 + 5 = 1 + 11 + (-3)
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SUBTRACTION OF INTEGERS
Rule: To subtract integers, the first step is to change the sign of the
subtrahend (the number to be subtracted) then proceed to the rule of
addition of integers, that is, if they have the same sign, you add and copy
the common sign and if they have different signs, you subtract and copy the
sign of the integer with greater absolute value.

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Example: Find the quotient of the the rule of addition
following:

1. -7 Minuend MULTIPLICATION OF INTEGERS

- 2 Subtrahend
-7
Change the sign of the
-2
subtrahend and proceed to
-9 Difference
the rule of addition

2. -7 Minuend
- -2 Subtrahend
-7
Change the sign of the
-2
subtrahend and proceed to
-5 Difference

Rule: To multiply integers, the first step is to find the product of their
positive equivalent. If the integers (multiplicand and multiplier) have the
same signs, the product is positive but if they have different signs, the
product is negative.

In Arithmetic, “x” is the symbol for multiplication but in Algebra we

use parentheses ( ) and dot “·’’

Examples:

1. (-3) (-2) = 6 like signs the product is positive

2. (3) (2) = 6 like signs the product is positive
3. (-3) (2) = -6 different signs the product is negative 4. (3) (-2) = -6
different signs the product is negative 5. (-2) (-3) (-5) = -30 the product of
-2 and -3 is 6 multiplied by -5 is -30 6. (-1) (4) (-3) = -30 the product of -
1and 4 is -4 multiplied by -3 is 12
DIVISION OF INTEGERS

Rule: To divide integers, the first step is to find the quotient of their positive
equivalent. If the integers (dividend and divisor) have the same signs, the
quotient is positive but if they have different signs, the quotient is negative.

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Examples

: 6

−3= -2 The dividend and divisor have different signs, so the quotient
1.
is negative.
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3= 2 The dividend and divisor have the same signs, so the quotient
2.
is positive.
−6

−3= 2 The dividend and divisor have the same signs, so the quotient
3.
is positive.
−6

3= -2 The dividend and divisor have different signs, so the quotient

4.
is negative.

Let Us Practice
Activity 1: Solve Me!
A. Show the absolute value of -6 using a number line.

B. Find the sum of the following integers:

1. 9 + (-6) 2. -20 + 18 3. -10 + (-15) 4. 30 + 20 5. -300 + 500

C. Perform the indicated operation:

1. -7 + 6 - 200 2. 30 - 10 4. -50 - 40
5. 800 3. 20 - 15

D. Find the product of the following integers: 1. (5) (-3)

= 4. (8) (2) = 2. (-7) (-2) = 5. (-9) (-10) = 3. (-4) (6) =

E. Find the quotient of the following integers:

−10
1.

8
−5= 4. 4=

12
2.
−9
−3= 5. 3=

−10
3.
2=

Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Solve Me More!

A. Show the absolute value of 8 and absolute value of -10 using a number
line.

B. Find the sum of the following integers:

1. 2 -6 + 10 + -130
+5 3. 100 -350
2. -24 18 250

4. 30 – 40 + 50 = 5. -300 + 150 + 200 – 100 = C. Perform the

indicated operation:

1. -75 - 62 2. 34 - -34 3. 200 - 150

4. (-500) – (400) = 5. (800) – (-100) =

D. Find the product of the following integers: 1. (-4) (5) =

4. (1) (-2) (-3) (-4) = 2. (-7) (-3) = 5. (-9) (-10) (2) (-1) (-2)

= 3. (-5) (-3) (5) =

E. Find the quotient of the following integers:

100
1.

18
−50= 4. 3=

−25
2.
35
−5= 5.
 −7 =

−40
3.
8=

Let Us Remember
Absolute value is the distance from zero to any given number in a
number line. Its symbol is “||”.

Integers is the union between the set of whole numbers, its additive
inverse and zero. To find the sum of two integers with the same signs, add
the integers and copy the common sign. If the integers have different signs,
subtract the integers and copy the sign of the integers with the greater
absolute value.

Multiplication and division shared with the same rule, like signs the
product or quotient is positive, if they are unlike signs the product or
quotient is negative.

Let Us Assess

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
the separate sheet of paper.

1. What is the absolute value of -8?

A. -8 B. -4 C. 4 D. 8

2. Which of the following is the result of |2-8|?

A. -6 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10

3. What is the sum of |-10|and |-2|?

A. -12 B. -8 C. 12 D. 20

4. Which of the following symbol is the correct for -4 ____ -2? A.

> B. < C. ≥ D. ≤

5. Which of the following is NOT an example of integers?

A. -100 B. 1.5 C. 24 D. 150

6. What is the sum of 25 and -5?

A. -20 B. -10 C. 5 D. 20

7. Which of the following is the product of -10 and -4?

 A. -40 B. -14 C.14 D. 40

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75
8. What is quotient of
−3?

A. -72 B. -25 C. 25 D. 72

9. What is the difference when you subtract 15 from -20?

A. -35 B. -5 C. 5 D. 35

10. Which of the following computation is correct?

I. -5 +1 – 6 = -10 III. (6) (-4) = -24
II. (7) - (-3) = 4 IV. −21
3= -7

A. I and II only C. I, II and III only

B. II and III only D. I, III and IV only

Let Us Enhance
Direction. Give one example on how to add and multiply integers. Show the
checking by using the reverse process of subtraction for addition and
division for multiplication.

Examples

Find the sum of 40 and -10. Find the product -5 and 10.
Solution 40 Solution: (-5) (10) = -50 + -10
30
−50
Checking: + 30 30 Checking:
- - 10 + 10 −5= 10
40

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 Let Us Reflect

Try to evaluate your learning regarding the different topics in this

module by shading the “Building of Learnings” Activity. Shade the 1 st floor or
ground floor if you learn a little only and shade up to the 10 th floor if you
learn all the lessons.

10th Floor Addition Subtraction Mu

Value of In

5th Floor

Ground Floor Absolute

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References

Joseph Yeo, Keng Seng Teh, Cheng Yee Loh, Ivy Chow, Guoliang Yeo, Wei
Lin Ting, and Ban Har Yeap. New Syllabus Mathematics. Singapore:
Shinglee Publishers Pte Ltd, 2017

Elizabeth Stapel, “Introduction to Negative Numbers.”, Purplemath,

retrieved August 19, 2020 from
https://www.purplemath.com/modules/negative.htm.
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