The absolute value returns the "positive version" of a number. In other words, if
is already positive, then
. Otherwise, if
is negative, then the absolute value changes its sign, so that it returns positive:
.
So, in this case, we have to plug the required values for in the expression
. Then, if the result is positive we're ok, otherwise we discard the negative sign.
We have:
Answer:
Quantity of soap left after Juan washes 8 regular loads and 5 heavy loads of laundry pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
Number of scoop of soap used to wash a regular load of laundry = One 0.15 pound scoop
Number of scoops of soap used to wash heavy work clothes = Two 0.15 pound scoops
As Juan washes 8 regular loads and 5 heavy loads of laundry,
Total quantity of soap used = pounds
As a box of laundry soap weighed 15.6 pounds,
quantity of soap left after Juan washes 8 regular loads and 5 heavy loads of laundry pounds.