Answer
$\dfrac{1}{3}$
Work Step by Step
RECALL:
$|a| = a$ if $a \ge 0$
$|a| = -a$ if $a \lt 0$
Using the definition above gives:
$\left|-\frac{1}{3}\right|=-(\frac{-1}{3})=\frac{1}{3}$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 3 - Introduction to Graphing - 3.4 Rates - 3.4 Exercise Set - Page 189: 52
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