Answer
The distance between a real number $a$ and $0$ is called the $absolute value$ of $a$.
Work Step by Step
An absolute value of a number is the distance between it and $0$, with no consideration for sign.
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Symbols and Sets of Numbers - Vocabulary and Readiness Check - Page 15: 9
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