Find the absolute value of negative 15. please help :)

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the number:

-15

Determine the absolute value of the number.

Solution:

Absolute value is often represented with a number enclosed with the sign “ || ". Hence, we must take note that the absolute value of any number is equal to its positive value. This applies to negative number, whereas if we take its absolute value, the answer will become positive.

= | -15 | 

= 15

Final answer:

The absolute value of -15 is 15.