aubrey201
aubrey201 aubrey201
  • 03-10-2014
  • Mathematics
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which has the least absolute value?
A. 5
B. 30
C. -10
D. -50

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TZtirzah TZtirzah
  • 03-10-2014
Absolute value means the total distance from zero. So you get rid of any negative signs and then look at which number has the lowest value (which is the smallest number without any negative signs).
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Illuminati750
Illuminati750 Illuminati750
  • 03-10-2014
Hello, 

we know that:  [tex]|a|=a \\ |-a|=a[/tex]

Then refgardless of the sign, the smallest number will have the least absolute value. 

Answer: A
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