Precalculus (10th Edition)

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: 67

Answer

$2$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\left | \left | 4x \right |- \left | 5y \right | \right |$ Substitute $x=3$ and $y=-2$. $=\left | \left | 4(3) \right |- \left | 5(-2) \right | \right |$ Simplify. $=\left | \left | 12 \right |- \left | -10 \right | \right |$ $=\left | 12-10\right |$ $=\left | 2\right |$ $=2$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.