Question

What is the value of −5 + |−18|?

A} 13
B}23
C} −13
D} −23

Answer 1

-5 + 18 = 13 A because the absolute value cancels out the negative on the 18 meaning you could just take away 5 from 18 leaving you with 13

Answer 2

Absolute value makes the number positive, so now you have -5+18, then adding a negative to a positive is the same as subtracting. Therefore, 18-5=13. Answer should be A}