Question

"Compare the following numbers and explain whether the following numbers have the same absolute value or not."

∣−21∣and∣21∣

Rebecca says no, they do not have the same value. Marcus says yes, they are the same value.



Please answer: Do you agree with Rebecca or Marcus? Please explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer:

I agree with Rebecca

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is no.

They don't have the same value

Answer 2

Answer:

I'd agree with Marcus as he says yes and yes they are the same value.

Step-by-step explanation:

=> |-21| = |21|

• As the absolute value returns the magnitude of the number entered.

• To make it simple, it ignores the signs of the inputs and the result is always positive.

Therefore, in this case it ignored the negative sign present in front of 21 and the output of both was 21 that is they are equal.

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Hope this helps!