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Meaning of absolute value

Problem

The elevation of the city of Lhasa is 3,656 meters.
A vertical number line goes from negative 4,000 to 4,000 from bottom to top in increments of 1,000. 0 on the number line is labeled "sea level". A point is located at 3,656 and is labeled "Lhasa".
Which of the following statements are true?
Choose all answers that apply:
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