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First Year maths · H.4 · Opposites and absolute value

Absolute value of integers

Absolute value is the distance from zero. Work out any sums or differences inside the bars first.

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  1. Find |10|.

    Answer: 10

  2. Find |−27|.

    Answer: 27

  3. Find |29|.

    Answer: 29

Tip: Absolute value is the distance from zero. Work out any sums or differences inside the bars first.

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