Question

Evaluate the expression when x = 5:

10|7−x|

A. -120

B. -20

C. 20

D. 120

Answer 1

C. 20

Explanation:

10|7−x| here we are asked to find the absolute value.

x is given as 5 so if we just rewrite the expression:

10|7-5| = 20 because absolute value cannot be negative.