Question

What is the value of the expression |a + b| + |c| when a = –3, b = –7, and c = –15?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Formula

abs(a + b) + abs(c)

Givens

a = - 3

b = - 7

c = - 15

Solution

abs(-3 - 7) + abs(-15)

abs(-10) + abs(-15)

10 + 15

25