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What is the absolute value of -5?
What is the absolute value of -5?
- 0
- Undefined
- 5 (correct)
- -5
In what year was the notation |x| for absolute value introduced?
In what year was the notation |x| for absolute value introduced?
- 1841 (correct)
- 1806
- 1857
- 1866
Which mathematical concept is closely related to the absolute value?
Which mathematical concept is closely related to the absolute value?
- Ratio
- Derivative
- Magnitude (correct)
- Exponent
What did Jean-Robert Argand introduce the term 'module' for?
What did Jean-Robert Argand introduce the term 'module' for?
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How is the absolute value of a negative number calculated?
How is the absolute value of a negative number calculated?
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Study Notes
Absolute Value
- The absolute value of -5 is 5.
History of Absolute Value Notation
- The notation |x| for absolute value was introduced in 1806.
Related Mathematical Concepts
- The mathematical concept closely related to the absolute value is the distance from the origin on the number line.
Module
- Jean-Robert Argand introduced the term 'module' for the absolute value.
Calculating Absolute Value
- The absolute value of a negative number is calculated by removing the negative sign.
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