Question

When simplified, |9+(4-3)-17| has a value of _____.

A.
-7

B.
13

C.
9

D.
7

Answer 1

D. 7

Explanation:

9 + (4 - 3) = 9 + 4 - 3

= 9 + 4 - 3 - 17

Add the numbers.

We get -7

Apply the absolute rule:

|-a| = a, a>0

= 7

Answer 2

A. -7

Explanation:

You do what is in parentheses first then add 9 to that answer after that take away 17 which equals to -7.