SOLUTION: Translate the following word phrase into a numerical or algebraic expression: the absolute value of the difference between m and -15

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Question 95000: Translate the following word phrase into a numerical or algebraic expression:
the absolute value of the difference between m and -15

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Translate the following word phrase into a numerical or algebraic expression:
the absolute value of the difference between m and -15
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|x-(-15)|
OR
|x+15|
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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