Question

evaluate the following.
(a) \\(|5| - 7 = \square\\)
(b) \\(|5 - 7| = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute value of 5

$|5| = 5$

Step2: Subtract 7 from the result

$5 - 7 = -2$

Step3: Compute inside the absolute value for (b)

$5 - 7 = -2$

Step4: Take absolute value of -2

$|-2| = 2$

Answer:

(a) -2
(b) 2