Asked by Johnny Tsunami on Jul 21, 2024

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The absolute value of a number is represented by which of the following?

A) ±5
B) +5
C) |5|
D) /5/

Absolute Value

The non-negative value of a number without regard to its sign; for example, the absolute value of both -5 and 5 is 5.

  • Understand the concept of absolute value in the context of deviations.
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Carshaila RozierJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The vertical bars around a number indicate the absolute value, which is the distance of that number from zero on the number line. Therefore, |5| represents the absolute value of 5.