Evaluate the Function at the Given Value of the Independent $h ( x ) = | x - 3 | ; \quad h ( 16 )$

question 311

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
- $h ( x ) = | x - 3 | ; \quad h ( 16 )$

• A) 13
• B) \(- 19\)
• C) 19
• D) \(- 13\)

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