Question

Absolute Value Functions:
Determine the value of y, if x is -7

Answer 1

y = 17

Explanation:

the absolute value always gives a positive value , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

given

y = | x | + 10 ( substitute x = - 7 into the equation )

y = | - 7 | + 10 = | 7 | + 10 = 7 + 10 = 17