Question

Which expression is equivalent to StartAbsoluteValue 8 EndAbsoluteValue + StartAbsoluteValue Negative 7 EndAbsoluteValue?
–15
–1
1
15

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( |8| + |-7| \), we first need to calculate the absolute values:

1. The absolute value of 8 is \( |8| = 8 \).
2. The absolute value of -7 is \( |-7| = 7 \).

Now we can add these values together:

\[
|8| + |-7| = 8 + 7 = 15
\]

Thus, the expression \( |8| + |-7| \) is equivalent to \( 15 \).

The answer is \( \boxed{15} \).