Question

Calculate the value of this expression: |–7| x |5| + 18 |–6|

Answer 1

143

Explanation:

|a| mean "absolute value of a, that is, whatever value a takes, be it positive or negative, you take the positive value.

So

|–7| x |5| + 18 |–6|

= 7 × 5 + 18 × 6

= 143