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OpenStudy (kathydimieri12):

[Image: Vertical number line ranging from negative 5 to 5.] On this number line, zero represents sea level. Plot the following points based on the description provided. • absolute value of –4.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In order to find an absolute value, calculate how far from 0 the value falls. *Hint: absolute values are ALWAYS positive.

OpenStudy (kathydimieri12):

4.5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct.

OpenStudy (kathydimieri12):

what if it says "absolute value of 1" ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You will need to calculate how far away 1 is from 0. So it would be 1.

OpenStudy (kathydimieri12):

oh okay, thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Glad I could help :)

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