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The
of -6 is 6, because it is 6 units from zero on

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Answer: The absolute value of -6 is 6 because it is 6 units away from zero on the number line

In terms symbols, we use vertical bars like this

|-6| = 6

to represent absolute value. Absolute value is distance from zero on a number line. Negative distance is not possible.

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