what is an absolute number

The absolute value of a number is the non-negative value of the number without regard to its sign. It is represented by the symbol "|". The absolute value of a number can be thought of as the distance of the number from zero on a number line. For example, the absolute value of 5 is 5, and the absolute value of -5 is also 5. The absolute value of a number is always positive or zero, and it is defined as the actual distance of the number from zero on a number line. The absolute value of a number is closely related to the notions of magnitude, distance, and norm in various mathematical and physical contexts.