SOLUTION: Please help me with this problem. I need to evaluate ∣ 4 ∣ + ∣-3 ∣. I came up with 1. Is this correct? Please advise. Thank you.

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Question 283274: Please help me with this problem. I need to evaluate ∣ 4 ∣ + ∣-3 ∣. I came up with 1. Is this correct? Please advise. Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
abs%284%29%2Babs%28-3%29=4%2B3=7

Recall that the absolute value of any number is ALWAYS positive. So for example, abs%28-3%29=3 and abs%28-22%29=22