Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Compute absolute value of -7

$|-7| = 7$

Step2: Add 5 to the result

$7 + 5 = 12$

Step3: Calculate inside the absolute value

$-7 + 5 = -2$

Step4: Compute absolute value of -2

$|-2| = 2$

Answer:

(a) 12
(b) 2