Question

Evaluate the expression |3x – 1| for x = -2.

A. -7

B. 7

C. 5

D. -5

Answer 1

B. 7

Explanation:

|3x – 1| =

= |3(-2) - 1|

= |-6 - 1|

= |-7|

= 7

Answer: B. 7