What I'm given is this:
Evaluate: x = 5, |x| -2
I'm thinking they probably mean |x|=-2, in which case the evaluation would be false.
But then again I second guess myself and wonder if they're going for something else. Any thoughts?
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3Very strange. This is a rare case where a photograph of the problem might add something to the question. – Matthew Leingang Oct 21 '15 at 15:18
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3My guess is that they might mean: "Evaluate $|x|-2$ for $x=5$". – S - Oct 21 '15 at 15:18
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Do you know the definition of what $|x|$ is? – Almentoe Oct 21 '15 at 15:18
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As stated, the problem is written EXACTLY as I've gotten it. No other directions or information. I'm tempted to go with @Adolfo, which would mean false. But I do appreciate other eyes looking at the problem... – Jason Spelts Oct 21 '15 at 15:21
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2Would @Adolfo method mean false? Or 3. – turkeyhundt Oct 21 '15 at 15:28
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@turkeyhundt, you're correct. I misread his answer... Thanks! – Jason Spelts Oct 21 '15 at 15:39