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If -3.5 <-3, why is 1-3.5 > 1-31?

If -3.5 <-3, why is 1-3.5 > 1-31?-example-1
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Answer:

3rd option

Explanation:

The absolute value function always gives a positive value , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Then

| - 3.5 | = 3.5 and | - 3 | = 3

and 3.5 > 3

That is | - 3.5 | > | - 3 |

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