Question

What is the absolute value of 7.4

Answer 1

The answer is -7.4 because you switch from positive to negative

Answer 2

The answer is 7.4 because when having any number the absolute value is that number as long as it is not a negative number. For example the absolute value of 4.4 is 4.4. same goes for your number. Also say the number is -7.4 then the absolute value is 7.4. Just dropping the negative part.