Put -3 where x is in the function statement, then do the arithmetic.
... f(-3) = |-3 - 2| = |-5| = 5
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The absolute value function changes the sign to positive if it is negative.
Answer:
1) 3 beads
2) 12 beads
3) (4x3)+3=15
Step-by-step explanation:
-x means -1x that’s what it means
140 pages
1/3 of 300 is 100pages
20% of 200 (remaining pages) is 40
100 + 40 = 140