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What is the absolute value of the two numbers that are 6 units from 0 on a number line?

A) -60
B) -6
C) 6
D) 60

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Hello! Absolute value is the distance a number is from zero without counting negatives. Therefore, the answer is (C) because both numbers are 6 units away from 0. Make sure to rule out (B) because it can trip people up -- ABSOLUTE involves no negatives whatsoever! I hope I helped!
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