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The absolute value function simply returns when is positive and when is negative, ensuring the result is non-negative. However, the minus sign outside the absolute value negates the result of the absolute value. Therefore, results in for all . Hence, the original expression evaluates to .
Determine the absolute value of the following number:
\( \left|18\right|= \)
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