Question

this number line shows a point at -40.
what is the absolute value of -40?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall absolute value definition

The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0 on the number line, so it is non-negative. For a negative number $-x$ where $x>0$, $|-x|=x$.

Step2: Apply to -40

$|-40| = 40$

Answer:

40