Solution - Absolute value expressions
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Step-by-step explanation
1. Simplify the expression inside the absolute value bars
Hint: Simplify each expression within the absolute value according to the order of operations.
2. Take the absolute value of the resulting number
3. Simplify the numeric expression
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Absolute value can be used to measure the difference from one point to another, regardless of the direction of movement. This is because distance is not represented in negative numbers but rather by direction, such as forward/backward, east/west, above/below (e.g., 40 meters below sea level). It can also help solve problems that require positive numbers or involve inequalities. Absolute value can be used to convey a change in quantity that cannot be negative. This is especially applicable in everyday situations, in which we seldom use the word "negative" to refer to amount, opting instead to describe the movement’s direction.