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

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We have the following expression:


|9+(4-3)-17|

First, let's solve the operation inside the parenthesis.


|9+1-17|

Second, we add and subtract accordingly.


\lvert-7\rvert

Third, we apply the absolute value property.


\lvert-7\rvert=7

In conclusion, the values is 7

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