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Can someone explain how to solve -3|-2|+4|-5|

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Answer:

14

Explanation:

First, you evaluate the absolute value expressions. The absolute value function changes the sign of its argument to positive, if it is not already.

-3(2) +4(5)

Then perform the multiplication.

-6 +20

Finally, do the addition.

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