Question

Is 6 greater than, less than, or equal to |−13| ?

Answer 1

less than

Explanation:

First, we need to calculate the absolute value of -13:

⇒
`\sf=13`

Now, is 6 greater than, less than, or equal to 13? That's right, it's less than 13

Note

When finding a number's absolute value, remember these rules

⇒
`\sfa`

⇒
`\sf|-a|=a}`

Answer 2

6 < | - 13 |

Explanation:

the absolute value function always gives a positive value , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

given

| - 13 | = | 13 | = 13

then

6 is less than 13 , so

6 < | - 13 |