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Select the number line that correctly shows the calculation for |−5|.

1 // A number line from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 1 is drawn. A horizontal line is drawn from negative 5 to 0, and 5 is written above it.

2 // A number line from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 1 is drawn. A horizontal line is drawn from negative 5 to 0, and negative 5 is written above it.

3 // A number line from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 1 is drawn. A horizontal line is drawn from 0 to positive 5, and 5 is written above it.

4 // A number line from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 1 is drawn. A horizontal line is drawn from 0 to positive 5, and negative 5 is written above it.

Select the number line that correctly shows the calculation for |−5|. 1 // A number-example-1

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3th one it is

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User Shannah
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Answer:

Modulus of a number always yields Positive Result.Modulus is defined is as follows

|x|=x, if x>0.

|-x|=-(-x)=x, if x<0

|x|=0, if, x=0.

→ |-5|=5

⇒The best way of representing , 5 on the number line is

Option C

A number line from negative 5 to positive 5 with increments of 1 is drawn. A horizontal line is drawn from 0 to positive 5, and 5 is written above it.

Explanation:

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