College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - 1.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 132: 1

Answer

$2$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: Absolute value is defined as: $|a| =a$ if $a \ge 0$ $|a| = -a$ if $a \lt 0$ Using the definition above gives: $|-2| = -(-2) = 2$
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