Which number sentence is true? A. 5.6 > |-8.9| B. |-5.6| < |-8.9| C. -5.6 > |-8.9| D. |5.6| > |-8.9|
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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The answer is letter B. |-5.6| < |-8.9|
The “I I” sign means absolute value. Absolute value is the value of a number disregarding the negative sign. For example, the absolute value of I-20I is 20. In this case, |-5.6| < |-8.9| is 5.6 < 8.9; 5.6 is less than 8.9 so the statement is true.