Question

Evaluate −x+| y | when x=1/3 and y=−7/4. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

−x+| y |=

Answer 1

Answer: =
`(17)/(12)\quad \left(\mathrm{Decimal:\quad }\:1.41666\dots \right)`

Explanation:

`-(1)/(3)+\left|-(7)/(4)\right|`

`=-(1)/(3)+(7)/(4)`

`=(17)/(12)`