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OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

If a> 0 |-a|=|a|=a If a < 0 |-a|=|a|=-a

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

a and b then

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since the | | is between X, that means it is asking for the absolute value. The end result for All numbers and signs in the absolute value sign will be positive. This means that |2-100| is equal to positive 98, since 2-100=-98, and the absolute value of 98 would be positive 98. The same thing goes for |-2| and |2|, they both have the same answer.

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

Wait a minute. |-a| = |a| = -a??

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

when a<0

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

Oh okay.

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

you are correct @Gokuporter

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

Hahaha i misread.

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

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OpenStudy (jhannybean):

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