Question

Which of the following expressions results in a positive number when simplified?

Select all that apply

Answer 1

B, C, D, F

Explanation:

The sum of -4 and +9 is = 5 so it is positive

a negative number multiplied with a negative number results in a positive number so -3(-4) = 12

the absolute value of a number is always positive so |-12| = 12

a negative number multiplied with a negative number results in a positive number so -(-8) = 8