Question

evaluate the following.

$|-5| = \square$

$|14| = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply absolute value rule

The absolute value of a negative number is its positive counterpart: $|-5| = 5$

Step2: Apply absolute value rule

The absolute value of a positive number is itself: $|14| = 14$

Answer:

$|-5| = 5$
$|14| = 14$