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I selected -2 1/2 as my number. It's opposite is 2 1/2. How far away from zero is -2 1/2?
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I selected -2 1/2 as my number. It's opposite is 2 1/2. How far away from zero is -2 1/2?

User Kmkemp
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Answer:

2½ units

Explanation:

2½ units away from 0

-2½ is 2½ units less than 0

User Phillyd
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Answer:

2 1/2

Explanation:

To find the distance, take the absolute value of

|0- 2 1/2|

|-2 1/2|

2 1/2

User Georgy Tarasov
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