If the absolute value of a number is added to the original number will the sum always equal 0

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15 January, 07:38

If the absolute value of a number is added to the original number will the sum always equal 0

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Arabella Bonilla · Answer 1

Not necessarily. the absolute value of a number is that number's distance from 0 on a number line. if your taking the absolute value of a negative value, what you stated would be true. however, what if you took the absolute value of a positive number? hope that answers your question.