SOLUTION: When working with Absolute value, does it equal 12 or negative 12 when the problem is -/12/
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Question 346742: When working with Absolute value, does it equal 12 or negative 12 when the problem is -/12/
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The absolute value part of your expression is always positive regardless of what is contained inside of the absolute value bars. But since you have put a minus sign in front of the absolute value function, then the value of your overall expression must always be negative.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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