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Evaluate |bc|, given a = 5, b = -3, and c = -2.

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Answer:

6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • |Absolute Value| - makes any number positive

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

|bc|

a = 5

b = -3

c = -2

Step 2: Evaluate

  1. Substitute: |-3 · -2|
  2. Multiply: |6|
  3. Evaluate: 6
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