Question

Which statement is true?

A.|–8|< |8|

B.|–2| > 1

C.|–7| = –7

D.|12| > |–15|

Answer 1

B

|-2| is 2 and 2 is greater than 1

Answer 2

Statement (B) is the only right statement.

(A) is wrong because |-8| = |8|
(B) is right, |-2| > 1, because |-2| = 2 and 2 > 1.
(C) is also wrong because |-7| ≠ -7, |-7| = 7.
(D) is wrong because |12| > |-15|, |12| = 12 and |-15| = 15. 12 < 15