Question

Which two numbers of the given data set have the same absolute value? Explain your answer in full sentences. -5, 5, -3, 8

Answer 1

-5 and 5

Explanation:

absolute values always give a positive value.

whether we input any negative number or any positive number the output will be a positive number.

so, the absolute value of the numbers is

| -5 | = 5

| 5 | = 5

| -3 | = 3

| 8 | = 8

hence the two number which gives the same absolute number is -5 and 5

Answer 2

-5 and 5

Explanation

Absolute value generally means the considering the magnitude only but not the sign. -5 and 5 have the same magnitude.

/-5/ = 5

/+5/ = 5