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2 years ago

Is the statement 15=|-15| true

Mathematics

2 answers:

aleksandr82 [10.1K]2 years ago

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Answer:

Yes! |-15| = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Many people think of absolute value (the two bars symbol around the -15) as ALWAYS POSITIVE.

You can also think of absolute value as a distance. If you move 15 units, it doesn't matter in what direction you go. 15 units travelled is 15 units.

Lastly, absolute value has a V-shaped graph, that is because its always positive.

Paladinen [302]2 years ago

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Yes, the lines on either side of the number -15 mean absolute value. Meaning that whatever number inside of the lines is positive.

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