How to solve absolute values with a fraction...

[House]

I have a problem where it comes up with a fraction and it tells me to solve it: It looks like this:

a = -2, c =-4, d = -6

|a + c|
--------
-d

Problem is, I don't know how to deal with the bottom part. I get it that a + c would be -6, but I don't understand what to do past that.

 

[Denis]

I have a problem where it comes up with a fraction and it tells me to solve it: It looks like this:
a = -2, c =-4, d = -6
|a + c|
--------
-d
Problem is, I don't know how to deal with the bottom part. I get it that a + c would be -6, but I don't understand what to do past that.

Look up absolute value.
-d = -(-6) = ?

 

[Mrspi]

I have a problem where it comes up with a fraction and it tells me to solve it: It looks like this:

a = -2, c =-4, d = -6

|a + c|
--------
-d

Problem is, I don't know how to deal with the bottom part. I get it that a + c would be -6, but I don't understand what to do past that.

Substitute the values given for the variables:

| -2 + (-4)|
--------------
-(-6)

or,

| -2 - 4 |
----------
6

or,
| -6 |
-----
6

At this piont, you need to review the meaning of absolute values. What is | -6 |?

And, what is the result when you divide | -6 | by 6?

I hope this helps you.