Question

Evaluate the following expression 2x - |4 - 7x| when x = -3

Answer 1

-31

Explanation:

2x - abs(4 - 7x)

2x = 2 * - 3 = - 6

4 - 7x = 4 - 7*-3 = 4 + 21 = 25

-6 - abs(25)

-6 - 25 = -31

You should note three things.

1. the absolute value of 25 is 25

2. There is a - sign outside the influence of the 25 so 25 becomes - 25

3. - 6 - 25 = - 31