How do you simplify abs{-28} + abs{+3} -abs {-23} + abs{+76} - abs{+62}|−28|+|+3|−|−23|+|+76|−|+62|?
2 Answers
See full simplification process below
Explanation:
First, evaluate each of the terms within the absolute value functions. The absolute value function takes any negative or positive number and transforms it into its positive form:
The valur of this expression is
Explanation:
To write this expression without absolute value signs you have to remember that:
abs(x)={(x,x>=0),(-x,x<0):}
In other words if you leave the absolute value sign you change the negative number to positive, and leave positive number unchanged.