Question

PLSSSS, STEP BY STEP

1. 9-3|8-1|
2. 2-|5-3|

Answer 1

- 12 and 0

Explanation:

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

| - a | = | a | = a

(1)

9 - 3 | 8 - 1 |

= 9 - 3 | 7 |

= 9 - (3 × 7)

= 9 - 21

= - 12

(2)

2 - | 5 - 3 |

= 2 - | 2 |

= 2 - 2

= 0