Describe the meaning of |−36| .(1 point)

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the absolute value of negative 36
the absolute value of negative 36

one divided by negative 36
one divided by negative 36

negative 36 minus zero
negative 36 minus zero

the absolute value of 36

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The correct meaning of |−36| is the absolute value of negative 36.

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, without considering direction. Therefore, |−36| equals 36.