Chapter 12.5, Problem 30E

To determine

To find :theabsolute value and opposite of the number $265$ .

Answer to Problem 30E

the absolute value of the number $265$ is $265$ and the opposite value of number $265$ is $-265$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given : the numberis $265$ .

Calculation: to find the absolute and opposite number we use the number line,

  

the distance between 0 and $265$ is $265$ so, $\left|265\right|=265$

  

the opposite of $265$ is $-265$ .

Hence,the absolute value of the number $265$ is $265$ and the opposite value of number $265$ is $-265$ .