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What is the value of 8-|2(-3.5)-5|

User Barp
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

resolve the absolute value

I 2(-3.5) -5 I = I -7 -5 I = I -12 I = 12 The absolute value of any number is always positive

Then:

8 - 12 = -4

Hope this helps

User Derrick Zhang
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\huge\text{Hey there!}


\huge\textbf{Equation:}


\mathbf8-


\huge\textbf{Solving:}


\mathbf8-


\mathbf-7 - 5


\mathbf= -8 -


\mathbf{= 8 - 12}


\mathbf{= -4}


\huge\textbf{Answer:}


\huge\boxed{\mathsf{-4}}\huge\checkmark


\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}

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