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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help please math 1.2-(-1.7) = then find the absolute value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

start with \[\large 1.2+1.7\] then add them up

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is what i get too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok then i have to find the absolute value

OpenStudy (cooltowl):

In mathematics, the absolute value (or modulus) | x. | of a real number x is the non-negative value of x without regard to its sign.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is still \(2.9\) since it is positive

OpenStudy (cooltowl):

So its 2.9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you both soooo much that really stumped me!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yw

OpenStudy (chealyn98):

2.9

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