Whats the absolute value of #abs(-38)#?

2 Answers
Jul 14, 2018

The absolute value function takes any term and transforms it to its non-negative form.

#abs(-38) = 38#

Jul 14, 2018

#38#

Explanation:

Absolute value makes any number positive, so in general, we can say

#abs(+-x)=x#

No matter if #x# is positive or negative, the absolute value of #x# will be positive.

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