Question

Evaluate the following expression when n = -7.

-9|n + 5|

Answer 1

-18

Explanation:

The tall sticks around n+5 are absolute value signs. Basically, all you need to do is work out what the answer to the problem is inside the signs, then make whatever the answer is positive, then multiply by -9.

-7 + 5 = -2 (that turns into 2)

-9 x 2 = -18