Question

George wrote an integer. The opposite of George's integer is -53. Which of these statements about George's integer must be true? I. The integer is 53. II. The integer has an absolute value of -53. III. The integer is -53. IV. The integers has an absolute value of 53.

Answer 1

Answer: The integers has an absolute value of 53.

Explanation:

Given that:

George wrote an integer ;

Let integer = y

Opposite of integer = - 53

From the options given, the best conclusion that must be true is to say George's integer has an absolute value of 53. Because an absolute value clears our doubt of the integer being positive or negative. Also, an absolute value cannot be negative.

Also, an integer of - 53 cannot have an opposite value of - 53