Question

Solve | − 9 | − | − 4 | =

Answer 1

Answer: 5

Explanation:

First of all, keep in mind that absolute value of any real number (positive and negative) is always positive because it stands for the distance from zero, and distance will never be negative.

i.e. |x|=x, |-x|=x

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|-9|-|-4|

=9-4

=5

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Answer 2

`\huge \boxed{5}`

Explanation:

`|-9|-|-4|`

Apply rule :
`|-a|=a`

`9-4`

Subtract.

`=5`