First evaluating the absolute value, |-239|=239. The largest integer less than 239 is then 2.

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algebra intermediate

Problem

Evaluate

⌊ - \frac{23}{9} ⌋

Solution

First evaluating the absolute value,

- \frac{23}{9} = \frac{23}{9}

. The largest integer less than

\frac{23}{9}

is then

2

Final answer