Question

On a number line, the distance from zero to -13 is 13 units.

Which equation demonstrates this concept?
A.
132 = 169
B.
|-13| = 13
C.
|-13| = -13
D.
0 + 13 = 13

Answer 1

B because if you put it this way distance cant be negative, so even if you walk backwards 13 steps you're not becoming negative. You're simply walking backwards 13 steps. DISTANCE IS ALWAYS POSITIVE :)