Question

evaluate the following. (a) \\(|6 - 9| = \square\\) (b) \\(|6| - 9 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Solve (a): Compute inside absolute value

$6-9=-3$

Step2: Solve (a): Find absolute value

$|-3|=3$

Step3: Solve (b): Find absolute value of 6

$|6|=6$

Step4: Solve (b): Subtract 9 from the result

$6-9=-3$

Answer:

(a) 3
(b) -3