∣−7∣= \left|-7\right|= ∣−7∣=
The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of the direction. To find the absolute value of −7 -7 −7, we need to look at the distance of −7 -7 −7 from zero, which is 7 7 7. Therefore, ∣−7∣=7 \left|-7\right| = 7 ∣−7∣=7.
7 7 7