Question

What statement comparing |-12| and |8| is true?

a) |-12| is greater than |8|
b) |8| is greater than |-12|
c) |-12| and |8| are equal
d) The comparison cannot be determined

Answer 1

The absolute value of -12 is greater than the absolute value of 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

When comparing absolute values, we are only interested in the magnitude or size of the numbers, regardless of their signs.

In this case, |-12| is equal to 12, and |8| is also equal to 8.

Since 12 is greater than 8, the correct statement is: a) |-12| is greater than |8|.