Question

Match the following with their absolute values

• A. $\frac{2}{3}$
• B. 0.0
• C. 4
• D. $\frac{3}{2}$

Answer 1

For a positive real number, its absolute value will be the number itself.
i.e., for x > 0, |x| = x.
So, $|\frac{3}{2}|=\frac{3}{2}$

If the value of a real number is 0, then its absolute value is also 0
i.e., for x = 0, |x| = 0.
So, $|\frac{0}{4}|=|0|=0$

For a negative real number, its absolute value will be the additive inverse of the number.
i.e., for x < 0, |x| = -x
So, $|-\frac{2}{3}|=\frac{2}{3}$
Similarly, $|-4|=4$