Question

Evaluate 2|3y-8|+y if y=2.5

Answer 1

3.5

Answer 2

I just used a calculator

Answer 3

using a calculatorisnt going to help them neither is giving direct answers... not to mention theres 2 answers to this qeustion

Answer 4

when dealing with absolute value you work the problem out inside the absolute value then when you get the answer restart only multiply the absolute value by a negative
2|3(2.5)-8|+2.5
6(2.5)-16+2.5
15-16+2.5
combine the terms

2|-3(2.5)+8|+2.5
-6(2.5)+16+2.5
-15+16+2.5
combine the terms

Answer 5

idk