SOLUTION: I am stuck on this question. The question reads, "Which of the following is not true when computing the absolute value of a number?". The choices are: A. The absolute value of

Question 983766: I am stuck on this question. The question reads, "Which of the following is not true when computing the absolute value of a number?". The choices are:
A. The absolute value of a number is the distance between zero and that number of the real number line
B. The absolute value of any number, positive or negative is always positive
C. The absolute value of zero is always zero
D. The absolute value of any real number is the opposite of that number
As of now, I believe that A and B are both correct, so that leaves C and D. Which one of these is wrong?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Zero is neither positive nor negative, therefore the absolute value of zero is neither positive nor negative. So re-think what you think is correct.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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