Question

The absolute value of a number is

Answer 1

A numbers distance from zero. *always positive*

Explanation:

The absolute value of 5 is 5.

The absolute value of -3 is 3

Answer 2

Answer: the magnitude of a real number without regard to its sign.

Explanation:

Meaning whether it is 5 or -5 the absolute value is 5 for both because that is their distance from zero.