When are the absolute value and the opposite of a rational number equal

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Marshmallow

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23 January, 04:55

When are the absolute value and the opposite of a rational number equal

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Raul Maynard · Answer 1

Absolute value is the opposite of negative numbers, but not positive. The opposite is basically the opposite, Ex: - it will be +

EX:

Absolute Value: 2.4 = 2.4, - 6.1 = 6.1

Opposite: 2.4 = - 2.4, 6.1 = - 6.1

Macey Schwartz · Answer 2

They are only equal when the opposite of the number is a positive. This is because absolute value is always positive (unless it's 0 which then it'll be neither).