Ethan claims that |7-3| - 4. Which statement about Ethan’s claim is true?Group of answer choices
Ethan is incorrect because the absolute value bars are grouping symbols so first you must subtract 7 - 3 = 4, and |4| = -4.
Ethan is correct because the absolute value bars are grouping symbols so first you must subtract. 7 - 3 = 4, and |4| =4.
Possible Answer
Ethan is correct because |7| = 7 and |-3| = 3 so 7 + 3 = 10. Plot 7 on a number line, and move right 3 to get 10 on the line.