Steps to solve:
f(x) = |x| + 1; x = -3
~Substitute
f(-3) = |-3| + 1
<em>When you take the absolute value of a number it changes it to a positive number regarding it sign.</em>
~Take the absolute value of -3
f(-3) = 3 + 1
~Simplify
f(-3) = 4
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6/14. Since the scale only goes by 14, multiply it by 2 to get 14 in the denominator
Answer: 1682
(45 x 36) + 62
1620 + 62 = 1682