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What is the value of |−8.6|

a −8.6
b −1.4
c 1.4
d 8.6
thanks

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Hi!

When a number has lines on the outside of it like that, it means that it's the distance from 0. It's known as the absolute value.

|−8.6|'s distance from 0 is 8.6.

The answer is d 8.6

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel

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