Question

what is the absolute value of 63.1? -631 70 631 63.1

Explanation:

Step1: Recall absolute value definition

The absolute value of a number \( x \), denoted \( |x| \), is the distance of \( x \) from 0 on the number line. For a non - negative number \( x \), \( |x|=x \); for a negative number \( x=-a \) (where \( a>0 \)), \( |x| = a \).
Since \( 63.1\) is a non - negative number, \( |63.1|=63.1 \).

Step2: Eliminate other options

• The option \(- 631\) is negative and not related to the absolute value of \( 63.1\).
• The option \(70\) is an approximation or a wrong value, not the absolute value of \( 63.1\).
• The option \(631\) is obtained by multiplying \( 63.1\) by \( 10\), not the absolute value of \( 63.1\).

Answer:

D. 63.1 (assuming the options are labeled as A. -631, B. 70, C. 631, D. 63.1)