SOLUTION: Can you solve this equation for me |(-12)(2)| = ? A friends says that it is -24 I say +24.

Question 81599: Can you solve this equation for me
|(-12)(2)| = ?
A friends says that it is -24 I say +24.
Answer by bucky(2189) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try to arrange a bet with your friend because you are correct. Your friend is in error.
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When you have a term inside absolute value signs, it always becomes positive when you take
it outside of the absolute value signs.
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Examples:
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Hope this helps your friend. You don't need help. Congratulations and good work!

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