To calculate: The larger absolute value of the two numbers

William Boggs

William Boggs

Answered question

2021-12-11

To calculate: The larger absolute value of the two numbers -33 or 20.

Answer & Explanation

amarantha41

amarantha41

Beginner2021-12-12Added 38 answers

Formula used:
The absolute value of a negative number makes the number positive. For any number x,
|-x|=x
The absolute value of a positive number is always positive.
|x|=x
Calculation:
Consider the provided numbers,
-33, 20
First find the absolute value of —33. So, the absolute value is,
|-33| = 33
Now, find the absolute value of 20.
So, the absolute value is,
|20| = 20
Here, the absolute value of -33 is 33 and the absolute value of 20 is 20.
This shows that,
33 > 20
|-33| > |20|
Therefore, the larger absolute value of the two numbers -33 or 20 is -33.

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