Question

evaluate the following. (a) \\(\vert -3 \vert + 7 = \square\\) (b) \\(\vert -3 + 7 \vert = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Compute absolute value of -3

$|-3| = 3$

Step2: Add 7 to the result

$3 + 7 = 10$

Step3: Calculate sum inside absolute value

$-3 + 7 = 4$

Step4: Compute absolute value of 4

$|4| = 4$

Answer:

(a) 10
(b) 4