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|-4| (|-20|-|5|)=
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06 Jan 2021, 09:50
06 Jan 2021, 09:50
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|-4| (|-20|-|5|)= ?
A. –100
B. –60
C. 60
D. 75
E. 100
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A. –100
B. –60
C. 60
D. 75
E. 100
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Re: |-4| (|-20|-|5|)=
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|-4| (|-20|-|5|)= ?
A. –100
B. –60
C. 60
D. 75
E. 100
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
A. –100
B. –60
C. 60
D. 75
E. 100
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
|-4|(|-20| - |5|) = 4(20 - 5)
= 4(15)
= 60
Answer: C
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Re: |-4| (|-20|-|5|)=
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16 Jul 2021, 09:49
16 Jul 2021, 09:49
Theory: Absolute Value of a number is the distance of that Number from Origin
Ex: |-4| = 4 as distance of -4 from origin is 4
|-4| (|-20|-|5|) = 4 * (20-5) = 4 * 15 = 60
So, answer be C
Hope it helps!
To learn about the basic of absolute value, watch the following video
Ex: |-4| = 4 as distance of -4 from origin is 4
|-4| (|-20|-|5|) = 4 * (20-5) = 4 * 15 = 60
So, answer be C
Hope it helps!
To learn about the basic of absolute value, watch the following video
