document.write( "Question 352218: Does |n + m| = |n| + |m| for all integers n and m? If so, give some examples. If not, give a counterexample.\r
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document.write( "I would say no, because\r
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document.write( "|6 + (-5)| = |6| + |-5|\r
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document.write( "|1| = |6| + |-5|\r
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document.write( "1 = 6 + 5\r
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document.write( "1 = 11\r
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document.write( "Not sure what to write for a counter example\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #251693 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What you wrote is a counterexample. \n" ); document.write( "You showed one case where \n" ); document.write( "You only need to show it for one example, which you did.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |