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OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

Which of the following correctly uses absolute value to show the distance between −50 and 12? (5 points) |−50 − 12| = |−62| = −62 units |−50 + 12| = |−38| = 38 units |−50 + 12| = |−38| = −38 units |−50 − 12| = |−62| = 62 units

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

um i think its A.B

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

What does absolute value mean to you?

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

umm... i dont know

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

I really think you should study.

OpenStudy (zzr0ck3r):

Each question is different and this is 5 in 5 minutesish. You WILL NOT LEARN this way

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

It is the the positive number of any pair of opposite non zero numbers.

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

Okay! But in each question i get help and i learn

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

So your answer must be positive because it is a distance.

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

so is no one gonna help me ?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

I'm trying :(

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

okay thx

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Askaway.

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

What don't you understand?

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

What is a absolute value

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Did you read my answer?

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

I dont think so can you say again ?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Go back and read it.

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

ok

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

Ow okay !

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

Is it B ?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Nope

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

is it D

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Yes.

OpenStudy (openstudygirl2):

Ya!

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