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Which of the following is a true statement? (1 point) │–7│ > │5│

│–7│ < │5│

│–7│ < │7│

│0│ > │–5 │

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Answer:

|-7| > |5| is just like saying 7>5

Explanation:

anything in |x| means it will be positive even if it negative

User Drashyr
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The absolute value just changes anything put into it into a positive number for ex: |-2x^2| = -2x^2 therefore you’re answer is |-7| is greater than |5|
User Ferini
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