Elementary Algebra

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ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 11 - Additional Topics - 11.1 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Concept Quiz 11.1 - Page 475: 1

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

RECALL: For negative numbers $a$, $|a| = -a$ For example, $|-3| = -(-3) = 3$ Notice that the absolute value of the negative number is its opposite. Thus, the given statement is true.
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