Question

Determine the value of y, if x is -5.
y = |x| – 6

Answer 1

The value of y = -1 , if x is -5.

Explanation:

y = |x| – 6

y = |-5| – 6

|-x| = x ---> this is the rule of absolute value, so let's apply this to our equation.

y = 5 – 6 --------------> -5 becomes 5

y = -1