Which is greater, |-9| or |-4|? Explain.

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Answer:|-9| because it is reduces to 9 while |-4| reduces to 4 and 9>4

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Edwinksl answered Jun 22, 2021

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Answer:|-9| is greater.

Explanation:

The absolute value of -9 is 9, and the absolute value of -4 is 4. Since 9 is greater than 4, |-9| is greater than the |-4|.

Josf answered Jun 27, 2021

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