Question 1159328
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|-6| simplifies to 6


In other words, |-6| = 6


Tack on a negative out front, or to the left and we have
|-6| = 6
turn into
<font color=red size=4>-</font>|-6| = <font color=red size=4>-</font>6


This is the same as multiplying both sides by -1
|-6| = 6
<font color=red size=4>-1*</font>|-6| = <font color=red size=4>-1*</font>6
-|-6| = -6


It's honestly easy to get lost in problems like this because of the number of negative signs. It's helpful to try to break down any problem you come across into the smallest pieces possible, then work from there. I find it's best to start with what you know and build from that one step at a time.
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