Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

|| represents the absolute value function:

|x| = x when x >= 0,

|x| = -x when x < 0.

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