The equation |p| = 2 represents the total number of points that can be earned or lost during one turn of a game. Which best describes how many points can be earned or lost during one turn?
–2
2
0 or 2
–2 or 2

Question

The equation |p| = 2 represents the total number of points that can be earned or lost during one turn of a game. Which best describes how many points can be earned or lost during one turn?
–2
2
0 or 2
–2 or 2

anonymous · Answer

Is it 0 or 2?

welshfella · Answer

no  the absolute value of points lost or gained is 2 That's what the vertical lines mean.

so it can be positive or negative 2

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! I'll keep that noted. :)