Question

Evaluate −x+| y |−x+| y | when x=13x=13 and y=−74y=−74. write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Evaluate - x + | y | when x = 13 and y = - 74.

Remember that the two vertical bars, |  |, indicate the function absolute value.

So, | y | = asbolute value of y => | - 74 | = 74

=> - x + | y | = - 13 + | - 74| = -13 + 74 = 61

Answer: 61