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Can someone please help me with this maybe get a better understanding if you have the time to tell me?

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Can someone please help me with this maybe get a better understanding if you have-example-1
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Explanation:

Absolute value function:

  • |x| = x when x >= 0.
  • |x| = -x when x < 0.

Swim 3 feet under water => |-3|

Stand 20 feet above => |20|

Using the absolute value function,

we have |-3| = 3 and |20| = 20.

Since 3 is less than 20, |-3| < |20|. (C)

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