Question

Evaluate each expression for the given values of the variables: |a+x|/2-|a-x|/2if a=−2; x=−6

Answer 1

The Answer is the problem is: 2

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Answer 2

2

Explanation:

|a+x|/2-|a-x|/2

Plug in the values.

|-2+-6|/2-|-2- -6|/2

Evaluate.

|-8|/2-|4|/2

Apply rule : |-a| = a

8/2 - 4/2

4 - 2

Subtract.

= 2