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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the value of x + |y| when x = –4 and y = –12? A. –16 B. –8 C. 8 D. 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its 16 but which one

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

what do you mean `which one`?

OpenStudy (amorfide):

|y| means it takes the positive of that number so |y|=y |-y|=y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh now I get it so it's 16

OpenStudy (amorfide):

spoiler: answer is not 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What!!!

OpenStudy (amorfide):

-4 + |-12|= -4 +12= 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah I got 100% on my test

OpenStudy (amorfide):

lol

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