Single Variable Calculus
Single Variable Calculus
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305266636
Author: James Stewart
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter A, Problem 1E

Rewrite the expression without using the absolute-value symbol.

1. |5 − 23|

Expert Solution & Answer
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To determine

To rewrite: The expression without the absolute value symbol.

Answer to Problem 1E

The equivalent form of the given expression is 18.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is |523|.

Calculation:

Find the sum of 5 and 23, that is, 523=18.

Thus, the given expression becomes,

|523|=|18|

By the definition of absolute value,

|18|=18|523|=18.

Hence, the equivalent form of the given expression is 18.

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