Question

is the comparison absolute value 12 greater than absolute value -13 the same as 12 greater than -13?
Yes because both statements are equal
no because 12 is less than -13
no because they do not compare the same values
no because 12 is greater than 13

Answer 1

The comparison "absolute value 12 greater than absolute value -13" is not the same as "12 greater than -13."

Let's break it down:

1. The absolute value of 12 is \( |12| = 12 \).
2. The absolute value of -13 is \( |-13| = 13 \).

So, the statement about absolute values can be interpreted as \( 12 > 13 \), which is false.

On the other hand:

1. When comparing 12 greater than -13, we have \( 12 > -13 \), which is true.

The correct answer is:
**no because they do not compare the same values.**