Question

Each of the following phrases describes a numerical value.

the absolute value of 9
the opposite of 9
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between the numerical values?

A.
The absolute value of 9 is farther from 0 on a number line than the opposite of 9.

B.
The opposite of 9 is equal to the absolute value of 9.

C.
The opposite of 9 is the same distance from 0 on a number line as the absolute value of 9.

D.
The absolute value of 9 is less than the opposite of 9.

Answer 1

C. is the correct answer just that the only difference between then is the negative or minus sign