Question

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If a+b= -5, find |a+b|+5 / |-a-b|

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

`a+b=-5`

`-(a+b)=-a-b=5`

`(|-5| + 5)/(|5|)`

`(5+5)/(5)`

`2`

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

Given:

• a + b = -5

To find -a - b

Factor out the common term -1:

⇒ -a - b = -(a + b)

Substitute a + b = -5:

⇒ -a - b = -(-5)

Apply rule -(-x) = x:

⇒ -a - b = 5

Therefore:

`\begin{aligned}\implies \sf (|a+b|+5)/(|-a-b|) & = \sf (|-5|+5)/(|5|)\\\\& = \sf (5+5)/(5)\\\\& = \sf (10)/(5)\\\\& = \sf 2\end{aligned}`

Note: |-x| = x