Question

Simplify the expression: |–16| A. -16 B. -15 C. 15 D. 16

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

absolute value is how far it is from 0, so any negative number is just the same number but positive. think of it like distance, something can be 10 inches to the right, or to the left. absolute value doesn't care which direction it goes, noon y absolute would call the left -10

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

The correct answer is D because absolute value is the distance a number is from 0, which in this case is 16. Absolute value cannot be negative as a distance cannot be negative.