Describe the meaning of |−36|. PLEASE HELP ME
A. negative 36 minus zero
B. one divided by negative 36
C. the absolute value of negative 36
D. the absolute value of 36
1 answer
The correct answer is C. The expression |−36| represents the absolute value of negative 36. Absolute value refers to the magnitude or distance of a number from zero on a number line, regardless of its positive or negative sign. In this case, the absolute value of negative 36 is simply 36.