Find the absolute value and the opposite of the integer.

–179

A.
The absolute value is –179 and the opposite is –179.

B.
The absolute value is –179 and the opposite is 179.

C.
The absolute value is 179 and the opposite is –179.

D.
The absolute value is 179 and the opposite is 179.

Question

Find the absolute value and the opposite of the integer. 

–179
 
 A.
The absolute value is –179 and the opposite is –179.
 
 B.
The absolute value is –179 and the opposite is 179.
 
 C.
The absolute value is 179 and the opposite is –179.
 
 D.
The absolute value is 179 and the opposite is 179.

anonymous · Answer

absolute values are always positive, and what is the opposite of a negative number ?

anonymous · Answer

any ideas yet ?

anonymous · Answer

Wat?

anonymous · Answer

absolute value of any number, even if it is negative, is positive. And the opposite of a negative number is a positive number. So what do you think the answer is ?