Question

(03.06 LC) What is the value of |−44|? Numerical Answers Expected! Answer for Blank 1:

Answer 1

It would be 44

Explanation:

Because it takes 44 units to get to the positive number 44

Answer 2

44

Explanation:

For any real number x, if x > 0 then |x| = x, otherwise, if x < 0 then |x| = -x. In this case, x = -44 which is less than 0, therefore, |-44| = -(-44) = 44.