Which statement is true?

A.|-8|< |8|

B.|-2| > 1

C.|-7| = - 7

D.|12| > |-15|

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Mathematics

Nicole Fuller

5 September, 12:38

Which statement is true?

A.|-8|< |8|

B.|-2| > 1

C.|-7| = - 7

D.|12| > |-15|

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Kendrick Buck · Answer 1

Statement (B) is the only right statement.

(A) is wrong because |-8| = |8|

(B) is right, |-2| > 1, because |-2| = 2 and 2 > 1.

(C) is also wrong because |-7| ≠ - 7, |-7| = 7.

(D) is wrong because |12| > |-15|, |12| = 12 and |-15| = 15. 12 < 15

Adyson Singleton · Answer 2

Adyson Singleton 5 September, 15:34

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B

|-2| is 2 and 2 is greater than 1

Which statement is true?A.|-8|< |8|B.|-2| > 1C.|-7| = - 7D.|12| > |-15|

Which statement is true?

A.|-8|< |8|

B.|-2| > 1

C.|-7| = - 7

D.|12| > |-15|