Question

evaluate the following. (a) \\(\vert -7 \vert + 3 = \square\\) (b) \\(\vert -7 + 3 \vert = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Compute absolute value of -7

$|-7| = 7$

Step2: Add 3 to the result

$7 + 3 = 10$

Step3: Calculate sum inside absolute value

$-7 + 3 = -4$

Step4: Compute absolute value of -4

$|-4| = 4$

Answer:

(a) $10$
(b) $4$