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Comparing Absolute Values and Integers

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Comparing $-(-10)$ and $|-10|$

To compare an opposite notation expression and an absolute value, such as $-(-10)$ and $|-10|$ , simplify both expressions independently. The expression $-(-10)$ resolves to the opposite of $-10$ , which is $10$ . The absolute value of $-10$ is also $10$ . Since the simplified integers are equal ( $10 = 10$ ), it follows that $-(-10) = |-10|$ .

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