PLEASE HELP!!

Evaluate the expression when a= -1.4 and b= -2.7.
-|a|-b

A) 1.3
B) 4.1
C) -1.3
D) -4.1

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PLEASE HELP!!

Evaluate the expression when a= -1.4 and b= -2.7.
      -|a|-b

A) 1.3
B) 4.1
C) -1.3
D) -4.1

jabez177 · Answer

-|a| means absolute value so that'll be positive because absolute value is always positive.

jabez177 · Answer

So the new equation is: $$1.4--2.7$$ because A is absolute value so it gets rid of the negative. And b is -2.7.

jabez177 · Answer

So now, you can use a calculator if you wish, put: 1.4 - -2.7 and you will get your answer. :)

anonymous · Answer

so it is 4.1?

anonymous · Answer

what do you think the anwer would be? :)

jabez177 · Answer

That is correct! :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

anonymous · Answer

yes you are correct :)

jabez177 · Answer

You are most welcome! Click on "Best Response" once you are happy with your answer. :) 
Welcome to OpenStudy! :D

anonymous · Answer

thank you jabez177 for explaining :)