Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Review Exercises: Chapter 1 - Page 76: 38

Answer

$|-1|=1$

Work Step by Step

The absolute value of a number is the number of units that number is from $0$ on the number line. Since $-1$ is $1$ unit from $0$ on the number line. $|-1|=1$
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