Question

evaluate the following. (a) \\(|-8 + 9| = \square\\) (b) \\(|-8| + 9 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Solve inside absolute value

$-8 + 9 = 1$

Step2: Apply absolute value

$|1| = 1$

Step3: Evaluate absolute value first

$|-8| = 8$

Step4: Add the remaining term

$8 + 9 = 17$

Answer:

(a) $1$
(b) $17$