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The numbers and are gruphed on the number line

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Which statement correctly compares the absolute values of - and and gives the correct reasoning for the comparison?
A - has the lesser absolute value because - is closer to zero than is to zero.
B. has the greater absolute value because is closer to zero than is to zero.
C - has the lesser absolute value because - is further from zero than is from zero.
D. - has the greater absolute value because – is further from zero than
is from zero

The numbers and are gruphed on the number line - Which statement correctly compares-example-1

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

abs. -1/2 = 0.5

abs. 2/5 = 0.4

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