RachelleMyres RachelleMyres

11-06-2014
Mathematics

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If x = -5, then |x - 7| =

A: -12

B: 2

C: 12

D: -2

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konrad509 konrad509

11-06-2014

\(|-5-7|=|-12|=12\)
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TacoGod TacoGod

11-06-2014

\(x=-5\\\\|(-5)-7| = \\(-5)-7=-12\\\\Therefore, \\\boxed{|(-5)-7|=12}\)

Remember that there cannot be a negative number in an absolute value.

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