SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: 7-{(-5)-11}- (-6)-19 The {} represent the absolute value thanks.

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Question 754944: Please help me solve this problem:
7-{(-5)-11}- (-6)-19
The {} represent the absolute value thanks.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Please help me solve this problem:
7-{(-5)-11}- (-6)-19

Is it,
7+-+%22%7C%28-+5%29%28-+11%29%7C%22+-+%28-+6+%29+-+19

or
7+-+%22%7C-+5+-+11%7C%22+-+%28-+6+%29+-+19

In other words, in the absolute value expression, should the - 5 be multiplied by - 11, or should they be just added?