Question

Which of the following correctly uses absolute value to show the distance between −50 and 12? (10 points)

Select one:
a. |−50 − 12| = |−62| = −62 units
b. |−50 + 12| = |−38| = 38 units
c. |-50 + 12| = |−38| = −38 units
d. |−50 − 12| = |−62| = 62 units

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is D because absolute value is always positive