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2|-5| - 3(-5•4)


what do i do

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Answer:

70

See explanation below

Explanation:

The absolute value of a number is always its positive value

|-5| means absolute value of -5 which is 5

2|-5| becomes 2 · 5 = 10

- 5 · 4 = -20

-3(-5 · 4) becomes - 3 ( - 20 ) = + 60

So
2|-5| - 3(-5•4) = 10 + 60 = 70

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