Question

Which number is greater, |−9| or |11|?

Answer 1

|11|

Explanation:

The notation |x| represents the absolute value of a number x, which is the distance of x from zero on the number line. Regardless of the sign of the number, its absolute value is always positive.

So, in this case:

|−9| = 9(because the absolute value of -9 is 9)

|11| = 11 (because the absolute value of 11 is 11)

Therefore, 11 is greater than 9.

Answer 2

|11|

Explanation:

In order to answer this question, we are going to find the absolute value of each of these numbers.

|−9| = 9

|11| = 11

11 is greater than 9.

So, |11| is greater than |-9|.