Question
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
A. negative 36 minus zero
B. one divided by negative 36
C. the absolute value of negative 36
D. the absolute value of 36
Answers
GPT 3.5
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.