SOLUTION: are the opposite and absolute value of a number always,somethimes or never equal?

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Question 657513: are the opposite and absolute value of a number always,somethimes or never equal?
Answer by colliefan(242) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the number is a positive integer, it's opposite is negative and they are not equal. Eg. 10 and -10
If the number is a negative integer, it's opposite is positive and so is it's absolute value. Eg. -10: opposite=10 and absolute value =10