Explanation Formula used: If a is a positive number, then | a | = a . If a is a negative number, then | a | = − a . Calculation: If a is a positive number, then | a | = a . If a is a negative number, then | a | = − a . So, | − a | = a , if a is positive number. Consider example: Let a = 5 . Substitute 5 for a in | a | . | a | = | 5 | = 5 = a Thus, | a | = a . Let a = − 2 . Substitute − 2 for a in | a |

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