Model with Absolute Value Quick Check

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Question
Which situation translates to |−15| and has a magnitude of 15?(1 point)
Responses

a gain of 15 points
a gain of 15 points

an increase of 15 inches in length
an increase of 15 inches in length

15% off the sale price
15 percent off the sale price

15 degrees below zero

Answer 1

15 degrees below zero

Answer 2

is that 100% correct

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. The absolute value of -15 is 15, which represents a magnitude of 15 in the situation of 15 degrees below zero.