SOLUTION: Find a value for n for which the absolute value of -n is not equal to n

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Question 135022: Find a value for n for which the absolute value of -n is not equal to n
Answer by vleith(2517) About Me  (Show Source):
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I think any negative number meets that criterion.
let n = -5
abs%28-%28-5%29%29+=+abs%285%29+=+5
5 != - 5