Question

Write the magnitude of each number.

(1) +38
(2) −23
(3) 0
(4) −5
(5) +14

Answer 1

The magnitude of an integer is the numerical value regardless of its sign.

(1) The magnitude of +38 is 38.

(2) The magnitude of –23 is 23.

(3) The magnitude of 0 is 0.

(4) The magnitude of –5 is 5.

(5) The magnitude of +14 is 14.