(a)
To find:
The value of
Answer to Problem 1CM
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Definition:
Absolute Value:
The absolute value of a number is the number’s distance from
Example: The absolute value of
Opposites:
Two numbers that are at the same distance from
If x is a number, then
Example: The opposite of
On the number line,
Calculation:
Simplify:
In this case, we have to find the opposite of negative
Thus,
Final statement:
(b)
To find:
The value of
Answer to Problem 1CM
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Definition:
Absolute Value:
The absolute value of a number is the number’s distance from
Example: The absolute value of
Opposites:
Two numbers that are at the same distance from
If x is a number, then
Example: The opposite of
On the number line,
Calculation:
Simplify:
First, find the absolute value of
The negative of absolute value of
Thus,
Final statement:
(c)
To find:
The value of
Answer to Problem 1CM
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Definition:
Absolute Value:
The absolute value of a number is the number’s distance from
Example: The absolute value of
Opposites:
Two numbers that are at the same distance from
If x is a number, then
Example: The opposite of
On the number line,
Calculation:
Simplify:
First, find the absolute value of
The negative of absolute value of
Thus,
Final statement:
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