Question

Determine the value of y, if x is 12. y = |x| – 11 Answer: Submit Answer attempt 1 out o

Answer 1

By definition of absolute value, you know that the absolute value of a positive number is itself, so

$\begin{gathered} y=|x|-11 \\ y=|12|-11 \\ y=12-11 \\ y=1 \end{gathered}$