Evaluate the expression below. 20 – ||–13| + 17|
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
llm
Answered on
Given the numerical equation:
20 - | | -13| + 7 |
Evaluate the equation.
Solution:
In order to evaluate the equation, we must first take note that the sign || denotes the absolute value sign, and the absolute value of any number, is simply its positive value.
= 20 - | | -13| + 7 |
= 20 - | 13 + 7 |
= 20 - | 20 |
= 20 - 20
= 0
Final answer:
= 0