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How do you identify the opposite and the absolute value of a rational number

How do you identify the opposite and the absolute value of a rational number
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How do you identify the opposite and the absolute value of a rational number

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Opposite:
Just change the sign.
If it's a positive number, make it negative.
If it's a negative number, make it positive.

Absolute value:
Even easier.
Just throw away the sign, and you have it.
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