Question

Evaluate the expression when x = 5: 10 I7-xI
(A)-120
(B)20
(C)-20
(D)123

Answer 1

10|7 - x|
10|7 - 5|
10|2|
10(2)
20

B.20

Answer 2

`10|7-x| \hbox{ when } x=5 \\ 10|7-5|=10|2|=10 * 2=\boxed{20} \Leftarrow \hbox{answer B}`