Question

Describe the meaning of |-36|

A. The absolute value of negative 36
B. The absolute value of 36
C. Negative 36 minus zero
D. One divided by negative 36

Answer 1

The expression |-36| represents the absolute value of -36. The absolute value of a number is the distance of that number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction, and it is always non-negative.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. The absolute value of negative 36