document.write( "Question 346120: How do I find the absolute value of this problem: \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I had -7, but my teacher told me it was wrong.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #247483 by Fombitz(32388)\"\" \"About 
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The absolute value function always delivers a non-negative answer.
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