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Witch expression is equivalent to |-5| + |3|
A -8
B -2
C 2
D 8​

User Zuley
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The absolute value function always gives a positive result, that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Given

| - 5 | + | 3 |

= 5 + 3

= 8 → D

User Johngull
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

WHEN APPLY MOD | | , we consider making every values in it positive.

so, equation becomes:

+5 + (+3)

= +8

therefore, D 8

User Shreedhar
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