Are the expressions equal?
∣−25+5∣and∣20∣
First, let's evaluate both expressions separately.
Calculate ∣−25+5∣:
- First, simplify inside the absolute value: −25+5=−20.
- Now take the absolute value of −20: ∣−20∣=20 because the absolute value of a negative number is its positive equivalent.
Now, calculate ∣20∣:
- The number 20 is already positive, so ∣20∣=20.
Both expressions evaluate to 20, which means they are equal.
So, the correct answer to the problem is Yes.