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Find each absolute value. $$|-58|$$

   Find each absolute value.
$$|-58|$$

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 63

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Solved by Expert Suman Saurav Thakur

05/30/2020

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Absolute Value

Absolute value is a mathematical concept that refers to the magnitude of a number without regard to its sign. It represents the distance of a number from zero on the number line, ensuring the result is always nonnegative.

Distance on the Number Line

The notion of distance on the number line underlies the calculation of absolute value. It signifies that regardless of whether a number is negative or positive, its absolute value measures how far it is from zero.

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