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3 years ago

Which expression has the greatest value? ∣−25∣ ∣−16∣ ∣18∣ ∣−22∣

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Alecsey [184]3 years ago

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Answer: |18| is the greatest value.

Step-by-step explanation:

|-25|, |-16| and |-22| are all negative numbers. (Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero.)

|18| is a positive number. (Positive numbers are whole numbers that is larger than zero. On a number line these numbers come before zero and negative numbers)

|18| is a greater value because it is a positive number.

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Step-by-step explanation:

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