Chapter 12.5, Problem 27E

To determine

To find :theabsolute value and opposite of the number $71$ .

Answer to Problem 27E

the absolute value of the number $71$ is $71$ and the opposite value of number $71$ is $-71$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given : the number is $71$ .

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

the distance between 0 and $71$ is $71$ so, $\left|71\right|=71$

the opposite of $71$ is $-71$ .

Hence,the absolute value of the number $71$ is $71$ and the opposite value of number $71$ is $-71$ .