Question

Absolute Value Functions:
Determine the value of y, if x is 12.

Answer 1

Answer: y = x + 5

`put \: x \: = 12 \\ y = 12 + 5 \\ y = 17 \: anwer...`

Answer 2

y = 17

Explanation:

the absolute value function always gives a positive value, that is

| - a | = | a | = a

given

y = | x | + 5 ( substitute x = 12 into the equation )

y = | 12 | + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17