f(-5) means that we are putting "-5" in for "x" in the absolute value function........ l x l
l -5 l We are basically asking....."How far is -5 from 0 on the number line??" Answer....5 units
So l -5 l = 5 Absolute value measures distance so it is always either positive or 0......
f(-5) means that we are putting "-5" in for "x" in the absolute value function........ l x l
l -5 l We are basically asking....."How far is -5 from 0 on the number line??" Answer....5 units
So l -5 l = 5 Absolute value measures distance so it is always either positive or 0......