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What is the absolute value of 3.4? A) 3.4 B) -3.4 C) -34 D) -4

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The absolute value of 3.4 = 3.4

The absolute value of something is always positive.

The answer is A

User Lofcek
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Answer: A. 3.4

Explanation:

Concept:

Absolute value is the distance from a number to zero. Distance is always positive, so absolute value of any number is positive. Absolute value is often written as ( |x| ).

  • | -3 |=3, the distance from -3 to 0 is 3 units
  • | 3 |=3, the distance from 3 to 0 is 3 units

Solve:

| 3.4 |=3.4

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