SOLUTION: Evaluate |-x-2y| x= -2 y= 3 I say the answer is 4 but my daughter says -4. Which one is right??? Thanks for your expertise!!!!

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Question 128066: Evaluate
|-x-2y| x= -2 y= 3
I say the answer is 4 but my daughter says -4.
Which one is right???
Thanks for your expertise!!!!
Answer by mr.barrett(5) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
|-(-2) - 2(3)| =


|2 - 6| =


|-4| =


4


You were right. My condolences to your daughter.