Question

Given the numbers x = a and y = –b, which statement is true?

Answer 1

D. |x| = a and |y| = b , because modulus sign (| |) turns a negative number into positive

Answer 2

choice D is correct, any number inside the absolute value sign is positive so choice A and C is eliminated, if there is a negative sign in front of the absolute value symbol, the number becomes negative which eliminates choice B. The only choice left is choice D