Question

How many units is this value from zero on the number line? |-9|

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

it is asking for its absolute value

Answer 2

Answer: 9

Explanation:

-9 is in absolute value, making its positive. (absolute value looking like two lines on the side of a number means the number is positive.) So how far is nine from zero on the number line?

0 + x = 9

-0 -0

x = 9