Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 9 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression: |–16|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-16 -15 15 16

geerky42 (geerky42):

How far is -16 away from 0?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-16 units?

geerky42 (geerky42):

Distance is never negative, so you mean 16 units

OpenStudy (godlovesme):

U r counting to the right so it should be positive

geerky42 (geerky42):

16 is your answer. Absolute value is always positive. It "removes" minus sign.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!