Question

Evaluate -8 x |2|. A.-16 B.-10 C.16 D.10

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In step 1: mode will be solved so |2| will be absolute positive value of 2  which is 2

Step 2: multiply by -8  which is -16

So Answer is (A) -16

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

|| represents the absolute value function:

|x| = x when x >= 0,

|x| = -x when x < 0.

Therefore (-8) * |2| = (-8) * 2 = -16. (A)