Answer
$5$.
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$=\left | x-y \right |$
Substitute $x=3$ and $y=-2$.
$=\left | 3-(-2) \right |$
Simplify.
$=\left | 3+2 \right |$
$=\left | 5 \right |$
$=5$.
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.1 Algebra Essentials - A.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page A12: 60
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