\"\"

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The expression is \"\" \ \ \

\"\"                           (Substitute x = - 0.75)\"\"

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According definition of absolute value:

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If a is a negative number, then \"\".

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\"\"                                      (Absolute value\"\")

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=1.5                                                     (Add:\"\")\"\"

\ The value of the expression is 1.5.