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1-5.

Evaluate each absolute value expression. Review the Math Notes box in the lesson for the definition of absolute value.

Hint:

Math Notes box from this lesson below for help with this problem.

$| 54 |$
Answer (a):
$54$

$-|-7\frac{3}{5}|$
Hint (b):
Since the absolute value of a number is always positive, take the opposite of the number.
Answer (b):
$-7\frac{3}{5}$

$| 3 | - | - 1 |$
Hint (c):
Find the absolute value of the two numbers, then do the subtraction.

$| 2.2 - 5.13 |$
Hint (d):
This is the opposite of part (c), do the subtraction first, then find the absolute value of the answer.
Answer (d):
$2.93$

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