Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $$h ( x ) = | x - 15 | ; \quad h ( 20 )$$

question 137

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $$h ( x ) = | x - 15 | ; \quad h ( 20 )$$

• A) \(- 35\)
• B) 5
• C) \(- 5\)
• D) 35

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