Question

Evaluate each absolute value expression below | 2 | + | 4 | | − 3 | + | 5 | | − 7 | + | − 1 | − | 6 |

Answer 1

44

Explanation:

The absolute value symbols turn any negative inside of them to a positive, so your expression is ...

2 + 4·3 +5·7 +1 -6

= 2 +12 +35 +1 -6

= 44