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The absolute value of a number is

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Answer:

A numbers distance from zero. *always positive*

Explanation:

The absolute value of 5 is 5.

The absolute value of -3 is 3

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Answer: the magnitude of a real number without regard to its sign.

Explanation:

Meaning whether it is 5 or -5 the absolute value is 5 for both because that is their distance from zero.

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