How do you read $|a+b| \le |a|+|b|?$

Question

How do you read $|a+b| \le |a|+|b|?$

We have a lesson in mathematical language and sentences. This one is the hardest to answer.

Answer 1

Break it down...

$|a+b|$ - the absolute value of $a$ plus $b$

$\le$ - is less than or equal to

$|a| + |b|$ - the absolute value of $a$ plus the absolute value of $b$

Answer 2

The absolute value of the sum [of two numbers] does not exceed the sum of the absolute values [of these numbers].