Understanding Absolute Value in Mathematics

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on a number line. It is always positive, regardless of whether the number is positive or negative.

For example, the absolute value of 5 is 5, and the absolute value of -5 is also 5, because both numbers are the same distance from zero (5 units away).

In mathematical notation, the absolute value of a number x is written as |x|. So, for example, |5| = 5 and |-5| = 5.

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