document.write( "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: \r
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document.write( "A. The absolute value of a number is the distance between zero and that number of the real number line
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document.write( "B. The absolute value of any number, positive or negative is always positive
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document.write( "C. The absolute value of zero is always zero
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document.write( "D. The absolute value of any real number is the opposite of that number\r
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document.write( "As of now, I believe that A and B are both correct, so that leaves C and D. Which one of these is wrong? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #604545 by solver91311(24713)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "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.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "John \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " |