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|−5| − (−9) I need help asap!!!

User Pevasquez
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

Be extremely careful with absolute values, parentheses, and subtraction.


\left|-5\right|-\left(-9\right)=\left|-5\right|+9\\\left|-5\right|+9\\\left|-5\right|=5\\5+9\\=14

User Sangam Uprety
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

the absolute value function always gives a positive result , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

- (- ) = + given

| - 5 | - (- 9)

= 5 + 9

= 14

User Shinebayar G
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