sandra says |-4| and |4| have the same value. Sam says that the -|4| and |4| have the same value. Who is right?

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sandra says |-4| and |4| have the same value. Sam says that the -|4| and |4| have the same value. Who is right?

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Answer:

Sandra

Explanation:

The absolute value of 4 and -4 is 4.

What Sam is saying is incorrect.

-|4| = -4 |4| = 4

-4 ≠ 4

Alex Veleshko answered Oct 23, 2020

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Sandra

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Ross Sheppard answered Oct 28, 2020

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