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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the absolute value of -6?

OpenStudy (jdoe0001):

hint: \(\Large | \pm whatever | \implies whatever\)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Look at the number line. How far is -6 from 0?

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

Absolute value is the distance between that number and 0.

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

Which is what @jim_thompson5910 basically said.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6 is what they mean

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks, guys!

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

You're welcome :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

absolute value is always positive.

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