Question

what is the difference between |-3| and -3

Answer 1

|-3| is read as "the absolute value of -3"

absolute value represents distance. Specifically, the distance from a certain number to 0 on the number line

Answer 2

when you say |-3| you are asking for the distance from -3 to 0

that is 3 units which is why |-3| = 3

Answer 3

thank you that helped alot

Answer 4

you're welcome