Question

Determine the value of y, if x is -5.
y = |x + 12

Answer 1

y =

7

Explanation:

if you mean y = |x + 12| then y = |-5 + 12| = |12 - 5| = |7| = 7

but, if you mean y = x + 12 then y = -5 + 12 = 12 - 5 = 7