ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 732855

Question 2 of 5
Absolute Value

The absolute value is the positive magnitude of a particular number or variable and is indicated by two vertical lines: \(\left|-5\right| = 5\). In the case of a variable absolute value (\(\left|a\right| = 5\)) the value of a can be either positive or negative (a = -5 or a = 5).

If \( \left|a + 6\right| \) - 3 = 8, which of these is a possible value for a?

5
-5
-10
-14