Question

What is the value of the expression when a = -1.4 and b = -2.7?

-|a| - b

1.3
4.1
-4.1
-1.3

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) 1.3

Explanation:

To find this, simply input the correct values.

-|a| - b

-|-1.4| - -2.7

-1.4 + 2.7

1.3

Answer 2

1.3

Explanation:

-|a| - b

Let a = -1.4 and b = -2.7

-|-1.4| - b

Absolute value means positive

-1.4 - -2.7

-1.4 +2.7

1.3