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2|1-6|+3

What is the absolute value?

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

2|1-6|+3

The absolute value here can be treated like a parenthesis as well. Therefore, we have 2(|1-6|) + 3. In PEMDAS, we solve for parenthesis first. Within the parenthesis, we have |1-6| = |-5| = 5. Therefore, our equation comes out to

2 (5) + 3

2*5 + 3

10 + 3

13

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