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Classify by First Step Inside the Absolute Value Bars

publish date: 2026/05/08 19:54:44.713871 UTC

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Drag each expression into the correct category based on the first operation you perform inside the absolute value bars.

drag and drop the selected option to the right place

Correct Answer

(1) \(|-4(3)|\),Multiply inside first
(2) \(|-6 + 1|\),Add or subtract inside first
(3) \(|(-6)(5)|\),Multiply inside first
(4) \(|-3 + 96|\),Add or subtract inside first

Explanation

Inside absolute value bars, the order of operations still applies: multiplication before addition/subtraction. \(|-4(3)|\) and \(|(-6)(5)|\) multiply first; \(|-6+1|\) and \(|-3+96|\) add/subtract only.

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