Absolute Value Quiz Active TIME REMAINING 54:28 Ethan claims that 17-31-4, Which

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Absolute Value Quiz Active TIME REMAINING 54:28 Ethan claims that 17-31-4, Which statement about Ethan's claim is true? Ethan is correct because -7and33so-7+3-4. Plot-7 on a number line, and move right 3 to get 4 on the line is incorrect because 171-7 and H-3-3 so7+3-10. Plot 7 on a number line, and move right 3 to get 10 on the line , and l-4 Ethan is incorrect because the absolute value bars are grouping symbols so first you must subtract. 1-3-4 O Ethan is correct because the absolute value bars are grouping symbols so first you must subract. 7 -3-4, and i4l-4

Explanation / Answer

option 4 is correct.To calculate the absolute value of the expression you first calculate the value of the expression inside the bar and then take the magnitude of it i.e. if the value of the expression is positive the absolute value remains the same but if the value is negative you multiply it by -1 and then get the absolute value.

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