algebra help?

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I have a problem I need help with. Don't do it for me just explain what [x] means in the statement y= [x] -x

2007-09-11 16:11:06 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron4me 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

[X] not IxI

2007-09-11 16:21:03 · update #1

I suspect that it means absolute value. [-x]=x; [x]=x. So, y =0.

2007-09-11 16:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Steve B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it means the absolute value or distance from zero. If it's parenthesis then do that part first.

2007-09-11 23:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by cer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I have no idea... is it suppose to be y = |x| - x or y = [x] - x?

2007-09-11 23:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by scooter321x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋