Question

Calculate the expression (|x - 3| + 5|x|) if x = -1
please explain by steps

Answer 1

ok, first of all, do you know what the "|" symbols represent?

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

i dont

Answer 4

this site might help you understand this concept: http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/absolute-value.html

have a look at that first and then try to attempt this question.

if you are still stuck after this then let me know and I will try to help guide you to the answer.