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Is the statement “The absolute value of a number is always greater than its opposite” true?

A. Yes; absolute value is always positive.
B. Yes; all positive numbers are greater than their opposites.
C. No; the absolute value of a negative number is equal to its opposite.
D. No; all negative numbers are greater than their opposites.

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C. No; the absolute value of a negative number is equal to its opposite 
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