To find the absolute value of an integer, you need to determine its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. The absolute value of a number is always non-negative.
Given the integer [tex]\(-24\)[/tex]:
1. Identify the integer provided: [tex]\(-24\)[/tex].
2. Understand that the absolute value function [tex]\( | \cdot | \)[/tex] converts any negative integer into its positive counterpart, while positive integers and zero remain unaffected.
3. Apply the absolute value function to [tex]\(-24\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
|-24| = 24
\][/tex]
So, the absolute value of [tex]\(-24\)[/tex] is [tex]\(24\)[/tex].
