SOLUTION: (2/3+1/2) - absolut value of -5/6 How do I do this?

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: (2/3+1/2) - absolut value of -5/6 How do I do this? This question is from textbook algebra 1

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
absolute value of -5/6 is 5/6
Think of "absolute" as "distance".
Absolute -5/6 is the distance from
0 to -5/6. That distance is 5/6
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have no idea what you are asking.
| -5/6 | = 5/6
or
2/3 + 1/2
4/6 + 3/6 = 7/6 or 1 1/6