SOLUTION: the absolute value of n is greater than or equal to n

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Question 785543: the absolute value of n is greater than or equal to n
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abs%28n%29%3E=n
For any number, either
1) abs%28n%29=n for n%3E0, or
2) abs%28n%29=-n%3E0%3En for n%3C0, or
3) abs%28n%29=n=-n for n=0
The statement abs%28n%29%3E=n is true in all three cases (for all real numbers).