Question

(a) \left|-9 + 7\
ight| = \square

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate inside the absolute value

First, we calculate the expression inside the absolute value: \(-9 + 7\).
\(-9 + 7 = -2\)

Step2: Take the absolute value

The absolute value of \(-2\) is the distance of \(-2\) from \(0\) on the number line, which is \(2\). So, \(|-2| = 2\)

Answer:

\(2\)