Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Addition of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 64: 94

Answer

The statement is false. Change text to "... then the absolute value of their sum equals the DIFFERENCE of their absolute values."

Work Step by Step

Adding Two Numbers with Different Signs 1. SUBTRACT the smaller absolute value from the greater absolute value. 2. Use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value. The statement is false. Change text to ... then the absolute value of their sum equals the DIFFERENCE of their absolute values
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