Question 785921: How do I figure out |3 + -8| + (-6) ?
Answer by xinxin(76)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! First you need to calculate the value inside vertical bars, 3 + (-8) = -5
Next, according to the property of absolute value, for a negative number X its absolute value equals (-X); thus |-5| = 5.
Finally, you are able to get the answer : 5 + (-6) = 5-6 = -1
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