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What are all the values of w such that|-W | = 5?

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Hi there!

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I believe your answer is:


w = 5, -5

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Here’s why:

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  • Absolute value is simply how far a digit is from zero.
  • The digits '-5' and '5' are 5 away from zero.

Therefore:


w =\pm5

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.

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