Question

evaluate the following. |10| = |-7| =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall absolute - value definition

The absolute value of a non - negative number is the number itself. Since 10 is non - negative, $|10| = 10$.

Step2: Recall absolute - value definition for negative numbers

The absolute value of a negative number is its opposite. Since - 7 is negative, $|-7|=7$.

Answer:

$|10| = 10$
$|-7| = 7$