Question

What is the value of 8-|2(-3.5)-5|

Answer 1

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$\huge\textbf{Equation:}$

$\mathbf{8-|2(-3.5)-5|}$

$\huge\textbf{Solving:}$

$\mathbf{8-|2(-3.5)-5|}$

$\mathbf{= 8 - |-7 - 5|}$

$\mathbf{= -8 - |-12|}$

$\mathbf{= 8 - 12}$

$\mathbf{= -4}$

$\huge\textbf{Answer:}$

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Answer 2

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

resolve the absolute value

I 2(-3.5) -5 I = I -7 -5 I = I -12 I = 12 The absolute value of any number is always positive

Then:

8 - 12 = -4

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