Question

Which statement is not true about the absolute value of -6?

it describes the distance between 6 and -6 on the number line.

it equals the absolute value of 6

it describes the distance between -6 and 0 on the number line

it can be expressed as |-6|

Answer 1

it describes the distance between 6 and -6 on the number line.

Explanation:

The absolute value of a number is the distance between that number and 0.

It is shown as |x|, x is the number. Since it represents the distance from the number to 0, both absolute value of a number and absolute value of the negation of the number are equal, |x| = |-x|

If the number is 6, then |6| = |-6| = 6