Problem 65
Question
Evaluate each algebraic expression for x = 2 and y = -5. $$\frac{y}{|y|}$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
-1
1Step 1: Understand the Variables
Here, we have two variables: x and y. Given that x = 2 and y = -5.
2Step 2: Evaluate the Absolute Value
The absolute value of a number is the number's distance from 0. Thus the absolute value of y, which is -5, will be 5.
3Step 3: Perform the Division
Now, having obtained the absolute value of y, we can substitute that into the original equation. The algebraic expression becomes \(\frac{y}{|y|} = \frac{-5}{5}\). Dividing -5 by 5, we get -1.
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