Yasmine finds the absolute value of –655. which expression represents this value?

Mathematics · High School · Thu Jan 21 2021

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Given the value:

-655

Determine the absolute value of the given expression.

Solution:

In order to determine the equivalent value of the expression, we simply needed to enclose it first with an absolute value sign denoted as ||.

 | -655 |

It must be taken to note that the absolute value of the number refers to its positive value. This means that the absolute value of a negative number simply equals to its positive value. 

=  | -655 |

= 655

Final answer:

= 655