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Simplify. $$2|2-6|+4$$

Name: Problem 29, Chapter 3: Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-06-23T12:16:43-08:00
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Channel: Ashley Hanson
Description: Simplify. 2|2-6|+4

   Simplify.
$$2|2-6|+4$$

Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra

Richard N. Aufmann,… 3rd Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 29

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Solved by Expert Ashley Hanson

06/23/2020

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This is done by subtracting 6 from 2, which gives us -4. $$2|2-6|+4 = 2|-4|+4$$ Show more…

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Absolute Value

The absolute value is a function that measures the distance of a number from zero on the number line, always returning a non-negative result. In simplification problems, it requires first evaluating the expression inside the absolute value and then taking its non-negative outcome.

Order of Operations

The order of operations is a fundamental principle that determines the sequence in which operations should be performed in a mathematical expression. This typically means handling operations within absolute value or parentheses first, followed by multiplication and addition, ensuring consistent and correct results in the simplification process.

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