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Consider this expression.a3 – 7 + 18When a2 and 6-4, the value of the expression isWhat

Consider this expression.a3 – 7 + 18When a2 and 6-4, the value of the expression isWhat-example-1
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Answer:

the value of the expression is 5

Explanation:

note that the absolute value function always gives a positive value , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

given


√(a^3-7) + | b | ← substitute a = 2 and b = - 4

=
√(2^3-7) + | - 4 |

=
√(8-7) + | 4 |

=
√(1) + 4

= 1 + 4

= 5

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