What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?

What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?

What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?

What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?

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What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?
 
 What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?
 
 

What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?
 
 What is the value of the expression |x| + |y + z| when x = –7, y = 8, and z = –11?

anonymous · Answer

7 + 8 + 11 = 26

welshfella · Answer

the vertical lines mean the absolute value of the expression inside them So for example  x = -6 then absolute value of x will be 6  ( always positive)

anonymous · Answer

Oh...so mine is wrong????

welshfella · Answer

@ilovecandy101  that is wrong yes

anonymous · Answer

Oh......OK I am not good at math at all.......

welshfella · Answer

|y + z|   = | 8 - 11| =   | -3| = 3

anonymous · Answer

dont say that you just need to study @ilovecandy101

welshfella · Answer

right

anonymous · Answer

@TitansGo!!  I guess you're right, that is why I am so happy for Open Study! People answer your questions and show you what to do. I am going to try my best to get better at math!!!
Keep Calm And Love Math, well at least try!

anonymous · Answer

thanks and i hope you do well

anonymous · Answer

:D