Chapter 11 - Additional Topics - 11.1 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Concept Quiz 11.1 - Page 475: 3

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RECALL: Absolute value is defined as: $|a| = a$ if $a \ge 0$ $|a| = -a$ if $a \lt 0$ Notice that: $|3| = 3$ and $|-3| = -(-3) = 3$ $|4|=4$ and $|-4| = -(-4) = 4$ $|-5|=-(-5)=5$ and $|5|=5$ Thus, the given statement is true.