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Mike says the opposite of 5 is –5 and the absolute value of 5 is –5. Is he correct? Use the drop-down menus to explain your answer. HELP PLZ
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Mike says the opposite of 5 is –5 and the absolute value of 5 is –5. Is he correct? Use the drop-down menus to explain your answer. HELP PLZ

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no cs the absolute value is how far it is from zero and -5 is 5 spots from zero so he's incorrect
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