Which of the following statements describes the absolute value of a number "a"?

AThe opposite value of a number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
BGiven |a|, "a" is always positive
CThe distance from the number "a" to 0 on a number line can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
DThe positive value of a negative number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."

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21-11-2016
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Which of the following statements describes the absolute value of a number "a"?

AThe opposite value of a number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
BGiven |a|, "a" is always positive
CThe distance from the number "a" to 0 on a number line can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."
DThe positive value of a negative number "a" can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a."

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antonsandiego antonsandiego · Answer 1 · 2016-11-21T15:12:34-05:00

antonsandiego antonsandiego

21-11-2016

This is a tricky question as for me. But I think, I'd go with C) The distance from the number "a" to 0 on a number line can be represented by the absolute value of a number "a." As it's sounds better in practical way.

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