Question

evaluate the following. (a) \\(|-6 + 9| = \square\\) (b) \\(|-6| + 9 = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate inside absolute value

$-6 + 9 = 3$

Step2: Take absolute value

$|3| = 3$

Step3: Calculate absolute value first

$|-6| = 6$

Step4: Add the result to 9

$6 + 9 = 15$

Answer:

3, 15