Question

1. true or false. since absolute value measures distance, it can be a negative number. true false

Explanation:

Step1: Recall absolute - value definition

The absolute value of a number \(x\), denoted as \(|x|\), is the non - negative value of \(x\) without regard to its sign. Mathematically, if \(x\geq0\), then \(|x| = x\); if \(x<0\), then \(|x|=-x\). For example, \(|5| = 5\) and \(|-5|=-(-5)=5\). Distance is always non - negative.

Answer:

False