Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Solve inside the absolute value

$6 - 9 = -3$

Step2: Take absolute value of result

$|-3| = 3$

Step3: Take absolute value of 6

$|6| = 6$

Step4: Subtract 9 from the result

$6 - 9 = -3$

Answer:

(a) $3$
(b) $-3$