SOLUTION: What is the absolute value of 16-22 .

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Question 895382: What is the absolute value of 16-22 .
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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|16 - 22| = |-6| = 6

Note: the absolute value is NEVER negative as it represents distance

example: |-6| = 6 means -6 is six units away from zero (negative distance makes no sense)