Question

Which of the following statements describes the absolute value of a number "a"?

A) The opposite value of a number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
B) Given |a|, "a" is always positive
C) The distance from the number "a" to 0 on a number line can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
D) The positive value of a negative number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."

Answer 1

This is a tricky question as for me. But I think, I'd go with C) The distance from the number "a" to 0 on a number line can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a." As it's sounds better in practical way.