Question

Jade says that the absolute value of a number and the opposite of a number is the same thing. Is Jade correct? Use examples to help you explain.

Answer 1

No, the absolute value of a number is different from the opposite.

Explanation:

For example, the absolute value of 4 is 4.

l4l = 4

But the opposite of 4 is -4.

Absolute value is ALWAYS positive, but the opposite of a positive number is a negative number.