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Absolute values are essentially used for the magnitude (distance) to zero of a number. They are represented by a number inside a vertical bar (e.g., |2|)

E.g.'s:

| 2 | = 2 (the absolute value of 2 is equal to 2)

| -4 | = 4 (the absolute value of -4 is 4)

In terms of rational numbers, it just means to hold the fraction. Rational numbers can be written in a/b (fraction) form.

E.g.'s:

| 1+2/3 | = 1+2/3 (the absolute value of one and two thirds is equal to one and two thirds)

| -1-2/3| = 1+2/3 (the absolute value of -1 minus 2/3 is equal to 1 and 2/3.

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