Question 107269
The "absolute value" of an integer is defined as the distance that the integer is from zero on the number line. Absolute value is shown as two vertical bars on either side of the integer as, for example, |-5|
Because the "absolute value" is defined as a "distance" it is always a positive value.
Example:

|-4| = 4 Because -4 is a distance of 4 units from zero on the number line.
|6| = 6 Because 6 is a distance of 6 units from zero on the number line.