Question

Simplify |-66 -40| show work pls

Answer 1

-106

Answer 2

is what we get first when we subtract

Answer 3

however we are trying to find the distance from 0

Answer 4

so we would say 106

Answer 5

Oh thx

Answer 6

np

Answer 7

:)

Answer 8

you're forgetting the absolute value rules. any negative inside those absolute value lines becomes positive, and if it's already positive leave it alone.