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Which of these absolute values is the greatest?

a.|140|
b.|-104|
c.|104|
d.|-204

User BanikPyco
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D.) |-204| is the Greatest!

It is because, modulus neglects the sign,and in that case, we have to compare their magnitude only.

Hope this helps!
User Abolotnov
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The absolute value of any number is always positive.

So, the correct answer is D.
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