what is the difference between|-3| and -3
|-3| is equal to 3 (the absolute value of -3), while -3 is a negative number.
The expression |-3| represents the absolute value of -3. The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of its sign. In this case, |-3| is equal to 3.
On the other hand, -3 is a negative number. It represents the value of negative 3, which is 3 units to the left of zero on the number line.