What is the absolute value of -8.2? what is the answer

Just tell me how to set up the equation.

What is the greatest number of parts of a circle that can be formed by cutting the circle with 7 straight cuts? (note: the parts do not have to be equal in size)

Aflagpole broke in a storm. it was originally 8 1 81 feet tall. 2 8 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snapped, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touches the ground some distance away. how far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground?