The answer depends on whether the "opposite" means the multiplicative inverse or the additive inverse.
Yes! When the number is negative, the absolute value of it'll be its opposite.
When the numbers are negative
0
the number 0 is always equal to its opposite
When the number is non-positive.
The answer depends on whether the "opposite" means the multiplicative inverse or the additive inverse.
Yes! When the number is negative, the absolute value of it'll be its opposite.
When the numbers are negative
The absolute value of a negative number is positive.
0
Because the opposite of 8 for example is -8 and 8+(-8) = 0
Only if the rational number is 0.
No, never.
If a number is zero or positive, then its absolute value is equal to the number.
the number 0 is always equal to its opposite
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.