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Which statement correctly compares ​ |−20| ​ and ​ |5| ​?A. |−20|=|5| B.|−20|>|5| C|−20|<|5|

User Avechuche
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Answer:

It’s C.

Explanation:

The 20 is negative

|-20| and |5|

-20 and 5

-20 > 5

User Belema
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Answer:

B |−20| ​> ​ |5|

Explanation:

Absolute value bars make it positive

|−20| ​ and ​ |5|

20 and 5

20>5

|−20| ​> ​ |5|

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