Problem 62
Question
Find each sum. $$|4+(-11)|+|-3+(-4)|$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The sum is 14.
1Step 1: Simplify the expressions inside the modulus
The expression can be rewritten as follows: |4 - 11| + |-3 - 4|. It becomes |-7| + |-7|.
2Step 2: Apply the absolute value
The absolute value of -7 is 7, so the expression becomes 7 + 7.
3Step 3: Final calculation
Add the two numbers together to get the final answer. So, the summation is 14.
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