SOLUTION: How do I evaluate the expression [-10]

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Question 711782: How do I evaluate the expression [-10]
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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evaluate the expression [-10]
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If that is your symbol for absolute valu the answer is 10
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Stan H.
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If that's the absolute value of -10, then the answer is positive 10 because the absolute value represents distance.


In general, |x| = distance the number is from 0.

So |-10| = 10 because -10 is 10 units away from 0.