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Which statement is true about the value of 1-512
It is the distance that -5 is from 0 on the number line,
It is the distance that -5 is from 5 on the number line.
O It is less than 5.
It is greater than 5.

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rogerso9196m

Answer:

It is the distance that -5 is from 0 on the number line

Step-by-step explanation:

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mhanifa

Answer:

  • A. It is the distance that -5 is from 0 on the number line.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The question should read:
  • Which statement is true about the value of |-5| ?

Solution

This is about absolute value. It is always positive. The choices:

A. It is the distance that -5 is from 0 on the number line.

  • Correct, the distance 0 to -5 is actually 5 and its true.

B. It is the distance that -5 is from 5 on the number line.

  • Incorrect, it would make 5 - (-5) = 10 units

C. It is less than 5.

  • Incorrect, its exactly 5

D. It is greater than 5

  • Incorrect, its exactly 5.