The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0. An easy way to think about this is that the absolute value turns a negative number positive, and has no effect on positive numbers. In this case, we are taking the absolute value of a negative number. This means we should simply make the number positive. Therefore, the answer is
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
let p¼ = a, q¼ = b
L.H.S. = (a - b)(a + b)(a² + b²) = (a² - b²)(a² + b²) = (a²)² - (b²)² = p - q = R.H.S.
Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
3.5*4.5=15.75 ft^2
15.75/5.25=3 bags