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How do you evaluate #abs(0)+abs(-2)#?

Answer 1

Zoe Adams

#abs0+abs(-2)=0+2=2#

Since the absolute value operation always yields a positive result, we have:

#abs0+abs(-2)=0+2=2#

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Answer 2

Benjamin Altschul

To evaluate ( |0| + |-2| ), you first find the absolute value of each number and then add the results together.

( |0| = 0 ) since the absolute value of 0 is 0.
( |-2| = 2 ) since the absolute value of -2 is 2.

Now, add the absolute values together:

[ |0| + |-2| = 0 + 2 = 2 ]

So, ( |0| + |-2| = 2 ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.