Question

What is the value of this expression when g = -3.5?
8 − |2g − 5|

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Replace g by -3.5

● 8- | 2g - 5 |

● 8 - | 2*(-3.5)-5 |

● 8 - |-7-5|

● 8 - | -12|

The absolute value turns the number inside the | | into a positive value

-12 is negative so |-12| = 12

●8 -12

● -4