Question

evaluate the following. (a) $|-7 + 6| = \square$ (b) $|-7| + 6 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Solve inside absolute value

$-7 + 6 = -1$

Step2: Compute absolute value of result

$|-1| = 1$

Step3: Compute absolute value first

$|-7| = 7$

Step4: Add the remaining number

$7 + 6 = 13$

Answer:

(a) $1$
(b) $13$