Question

1. why is the absolute value of 5 and -5 the same answer? they dont have the same answer. because they are the same distance from zero because -5 + 5 = 0

Explanation:

The absolute - value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line. Both 5 and - 5 are 5 units away from zero.

Answer:

Because they are the same distance from zero