Answer:
-2
Step-by-step explanation:
Party X starts out with 54 seats. In 2012, they gain 2 seats.
54 + 2 = 56
If, in 2014, they lose 6 seats, but gain 2 seats...
56 - 6 = 50 + 2 = 52
...what is the absolute change of seats?
Party X started with 54, and now they have 52. To solve, subtract the original amount from the total they have now.
54 - 52 = 2
The absolute change is -2 seats (as they go from 54 to 52).
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