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The absolute value is the "magnitude" of a number relative to 0. In real numbers, this is essentially the distance between a number from 0 on the number line. For example, -3 is 3 integers from 0, so |-3| or abs(-3) = 3. 3 is also 3 integers from 0, so |3| or abs(3) = 3 as well. |0| = 0.
In complex numbers a + ib, | | is defined as sqrt(a2 + b2).
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When is a value called absolute?
In mathematics, the absolute value of a given number is the positive form of the number, for example, if the answer to a problem turns out to be plus or minus 3, then the absolute value is 3.
Will positive numbers alway have a higher absolute value than the negative numbers?
No, positive numbers do not always have a higher absolute value than negative numbers. The absolute value of a negative number is equal to its positive equivalent. For example, the absolute value of -3 and 3 is both 3.
What is the absolute value of negative 3?
Absolute value of -3 is 3.
The absolute value of -3?
3. the absolute value is the distance from zero.
What does the absolute value of a number really measure?
Think of it as a distance or radius of a circle. A distance or radius is always positive. That is all absolute value is; a positive value. So, the absolute value of 3 is 3 and the absolute value of -3 is 3.
