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OpenStudy (anonymous):

For absolute value, what's the difference between -|3| and |-3|? why is -|3| smaller than |-3|? Thank you ~

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay -|3| is asking "What is the opposite of the absolute value of 3"? which is -3 and |-3| is asking "what is the absolute value of -3"? which is 3 and 3>-3 right?

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