What is the absolute value of the number indicated on the number line below?A. -2 2/3B. 2 2/3C. -2 1/2D. 2 1/2

Jepessen asked Nov 22, 2023

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Jepessen asked Nov 22, 2023

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hello

from the point on the graph, we can notice that it is in between (-3) and (-2) value. this corresponds to -(2 1/2).

But then the absolute value of this number would be

$\lbrack-2(1)/(2)\rbrack=2(1)/(2)$

the value of the answer corresponds to option D

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