Oak High football team lost 8 games this season. Which absolute value statement describes the number of games the team lost?

A) |-8| = 8

B) - |8| = 8

C) - |-8| = 8

D) |-8| = - 8

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6 November, 12:58

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Jagger Holder · Answer 1

A is the correct answer. B, C, and D, are all incorrect equations. The negative 8 in the abs value is associated with "loss".

Baylee Small · Answer 2

Absolute value is always positive so I would say the answer would be A.

Oak High football team lost 8 games this season. Which absolute value statement describes the number of games the team lost?A) |-8| = 8B) - |8| = 8C) - |-8| = 8D) |-8| = - 8