SOLUTION: Which number lies farthest from the origin? -2,6,-1,0,3,5

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Question 40273:

Which number lies farthest from the origin?

-2,6,-1,0,3,5

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number with the greatest absolute value is farthest from the origin...here that number would be
6