Question

Evaluate the expression if w=−2. |4w+3|

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

`|4w+3|\\w =-2\\`

Substitute ; w= -2 into the given equation

`|4(-2)+3|\\\\\mathrm{Remove\:parentheses}:\quad \left(-a\right)=-a\\=\left|-4\cdot \:2+3\right|\\\\\mathrm{Multiply\:the\:numbers:}\:4\cdot \:2=8\\=\left|-8+3\right|\\\\\mathrm{Add/Subtract\:the\:numbers:}\:-8+3=-5\\=\left|-5\right|\\\\\mathrm{Apply\:absolute\:rule}:\quad \left|-a\right|=a\\`