SOLUTION: For the following set, which number has the largest absolute value? 4, -1, 12, -20, 19, 0 Can you show me how to figure the answer.

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Question 66649: For the following set, which number has the largest absolute value?
4, -1, 12, -20, 19, 0
Can you show me how to figure the answer.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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ARRANGE ALL THE NUMBERS BY ABSOLUTE VALUE (IGNORE THE SIGNS) THUS
0,1,4,12,19,20 SO WE SEE THE LARGEST ABSOLUTE VALUE IS 20