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What is the absolute value of -5? *

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Answer: The absolute value of -5 is 5!:)

Explanation:

The absolute value of an number is defined as the distance from 0 on a number line.

-5 drawn on a number line would be 5 units away from 0, making its absolute value 5!

User Taraloca
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Answer: The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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