Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D I and IV

Step-by-step explanation:

The opposite of an integer "x" is "-x".

I. The integer is 53.  →  Since the opposite of George's integer is -53, the integer is -(-53) = 53

II. The integer has an absolute value of - 53.  →  The absolute value of 53 is 53.

III. The integer is - 53.  →  It was 53, found in I.

IV. The integer has an absolute value of 53.  →  It has an absolute value of 53, found in II.