123abcdfghjkl 123abcdfghjkl
  • 24-08-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Evaluate the expression. |-2| - |-1|

Respuesta :

trishinada63
trishinada63 trishinada63
  • 24-08-2017
The absolute value symbols change a negative number into positive, so |-2| becomes 2 and |-1| becomes 1.
2-1
The answer is 1.
Answer Link
ProdigyPooper
ProdigyPooper ProdigyPooper
  • 24-08-2017
|-2| equals 2 because the absolute value signs cancel out the negative.
The |-1| is positive for the same reason. This eliminates us to
2-1=1
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

1. Use the diagram of the regular hexagon to support an explanation showing why the formula accurately yields the area of the hexagon. (Recall that a is the ap
A net force of 100 newtons is applied to a wagon for 5 seconds. This causes the wagon to undergo a change in momentum of
A compact disc player cost £50 plus 17 1/2% VAT how much does the compact disc player cost
multiply the fractions and simplify the answer 2/5 ×5/7×1/2
According to uniformitarianism, which statement is true? A. Rocks form and erode at the same rate now as in the past and by the same means. B. Rocks form
Simplify. (-3.9) + (6.01) - (-7.423) -5.513. 2.487. 9.533.
The first part of the Beowulf excerpt describes the rise of King Hrothgar after the previous king's death. What part of Freytag's pyramid best fits this section
Use a cofunction to write an expression equal to csc(5π/11)
Simplest form of 45 minutes to 1 hour
William cycles at a speed of 15 miles per hour. he cycles 12 miles from home to school. If he increases his cycling speed by 5 miles per hour, how much faster