Question

What is the absolute value of -6? Use the number line to help answer the question.

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Answer 1

it is 6

Explanation:

because the absolute value of a negative number is the positive number but the number is still the same you just take away the negative sign. The absolute value for a positive number you just add a negative sign.

examples 1: what is the absolute value of 6? it is -6.

example 2: what is the absolute value of -6? it is 6

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Answer 2

6

Explanation:

You don't actually need a number line. Absolute value means how far away the number is from 0, so the value will always be positive. Since -6 is 6 away from 0, the answer is 6.