Question

If a = 1 and b = -3, what is the value of |a - 2| + |2 - b|?

A. -2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 8

Answer 1

6 (Answer D)

Explanation:

Given |a - 2| + |2 - b|, substitute 1 for a and -3 for b, obtaining:

|1 - 2| + |2 -(-3|)| = 1 + 5 = 6 (Answer D)

Answer 2

D 6

Explanation:

1-2=-1 and the absolut value of -1 is 1

2--3=5

5+1=6