Question

Simplify |-8-11| ???????

Answer 1

-19

Explanation:

we are literally adding two negatives so we end up with a negative answer

Answer 2

Answer: 19

Explanation:

Our task is to evaluate the following:

|-8 - 11|

Subtract:

|-19|

Now, remember that the absolute value of any number is a positive; the absolute value of -19 is a positive:

|-19| = 19

The answer is 19; we're done! ^-^