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I am having trouble with this problem 2a+|a|/a where a is either positive or a negative number

 May 3, 2015

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2a+|a|/a

 

If a > 0 them

2a+a/a = 2a+1

 

 

if a<0  then   |a|=-a        for instance     |-6|=6     and   6= -(-6)

2a+-a/a = 2a-1

 May 4, 2015
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Best Answer

2a+|a|/a

 

If a > 0 them

2a+a/a = 2a+1

 

 

if a<0  then   |a|=-a        for instance     |-6|=6     and   6= -(-6)

2a+-a/a = 2a-1

Melody May 4, 2015

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