Question

Evaluate | x + y |, for x = 8 and y = -15. 7 -7 23 -23

Answer 1

| x + y | when x = 8 and y = -15

| 8 + (-15) | =
| 8 - 15 | =
| - 7 | =
7 <==

the absolute value of any number is positive...even if it says negative

Answer 2

7 is the answer to I x+y I