Question

Tamika wrote an integer. The opposite of Tamika 's integer is -37. Which of these statements
about Tamika's integer must be true?
I. The integer is -37
II. The integer has an absolute value of -37
III. The integer is 37
IV. The integer has an absolute
Value of 37

A) I and II
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) III and IV
(I have no clue)

Answer 1

the opposite of 37 is -37
so III must be true

absolute values are never negative so II must be false

recall the definition of the absolute value:
|x| = x if x >= 0
|x| = -x if x < 0
so IV must be true

Thus, choose D

Answer 2

Oobleck is correct! Tysm <333