Question

Evaluate the expression when x = 10:

5|8 – x|


–50
–10
10
50

Answer 1

So for this question, you would solve the absolute value first.

1. plug in 10 for x ........................ 5|8-10|
2. subtract .................................... 5|-2|
3. absolute value makes -2 be 2 ... 5(2)
4. multiply 5 times 2 ..................... 10

So the answer is C. 10