How do you evaluate $abs(1--3)+abs5$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-10T17:52:30

See a solution process below:

First, evaluate the expression within the left absolute value function. Remember: minus a minus is a plus

$abs(color(red)(1) - color(red)(-3)) + abs(5) =>$

$abs(color(red)(1) + color(red)(3)) + abs(5) =>$

$abs(4) + abs(5)$

Next, execute both the absolute value functions. The absolute value function takes any term and transforms it to its non-negative form.

$abs(4) + abs(5) =>$

$4 + 5 => 9$

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