Which number is greater, |−9|

Question

or |11|
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Answer 1

To determine which number is greater between \( |−9| \) and \( |11| \), we first need to calculate the absolute values.

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of its sign.

1. Calculate \( |−9| \): \[ |−9| = 9 \]

2. Calculate \( |11| \): \[ |11| = 11 \]

Now we compare the two results:

• \( |−9| = 9 \)
• \( |11| = 11 \)

Since \( 11 \) is greater than \( 9 \), we conclude that:

\[ |11| > |−9| \]

Thus, \( |11| \) is the greater number.