Evaluate the following. vert -14vert = square vert 13vert = square

## Step 1The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative number. The absolute value of a number is denoted as .## Step 2In this problem, we are asked to find the absolute values of -14 and 13.## Step 3The absolute value of -14 is 14, because -14 is 14 units away from zero on the number line.## Step 4The absolute value of 13 is 13, because 13 is 13 units away from zero on the number line.