Question

Simplify |-3-8|
O A. -11
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B. -5
O C. 5
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D. 11

Answer 1

D. 11

Explanation:

The bars around the expression represent absolute value. Absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. Since a distance is always positive the absolute value of a number is that number but positive.

So, to solve this expression, first, subtract 8 from -3, -3-8 equals -11. The absolute value of -11 is 11.