Question

evaluate the following.
(a) $vert -7 vert + 2 = \square$
(b) $vert -7 + 2 vert = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute value of -7

$|-7| = 7$

Step2: Add 2 to the result

$7 + 2 = 9$

Step1: Compute inside the absolute value

$-7 + 2 = -5$

Step2: Calculate absolute value of -5

$|-5| = 5$

Answer:

(a) 9
(b) 5