If \( x = -5 \), then \(|x - 7| = \)

A. -12
B. 2
C. 12
D. -2

x = − 5 ∣ ( − 5 ) − 7∣ = ( − 5 ) − 7 = − 12 T h ere f ore , ∣ ( − 5 ) − 7∣ = 12 ​
Remember that there cannot be a negative number in an absolute value.

Answered by TacoGod | 2024-06-10

∣ − 5 − 7∣ = ∣ − 12∣ = 12 ........

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

When substituting x = − 5 into ∣ x − 7∣ , we find ∣ − 12∣ = 12 . Therefore, the answer is 12, which corresponds to option C.
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Answered by TacoGod | 2024-12-24