Question

Expalin!!!!! why is |-3+.2| = 2.8

Answer 1

-3+.2 = -2.8
|-2.8| = 2.8

Answer 2

The absolute value of any number is always positive.

Answer 3

the property of length | | does not rely on direction + -

a 5 foot rule is the same length if it is measured from left to right, as it is if it is measured from right to left.

Answer 4

Think of the number line where you have positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left. If you have a negative number, then that negative number with the absolute value sign around it can be thought of as the "distance" from zero. Distances are positive.

Answer 5

I still dont understand it still looks like -3+.2 = -5 where do you get the 2.8 from sorry i just dont understand

Answer 6

its -3 + 0.2 = 2.8

Answer 7

-3 is -3.0

When you perform arithmetic on decimal numbers, you have to line up the decimal points.

Answer 8

oh got it now sorry i suck at math thanks everyone for helping me :)

Answer 9

You're welcome! @carlenstar281

Answer 10

Good luck to you in all of your studies, and thx for the recognition! @carlenstar281