SOLUTION: can you explain how to get the absolute value of -9

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Question 642734: can you explain how to get the absolute value of -9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
abs%28-9%29=9

Basically, the absolute value of -9 is the distance -9 is from zero, which is 9 units.