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Guided Practice – Multiply Outside Absolute Value

publish date: 2026/05/08 19:54:43.509852 UTC

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Evaluate: \(16 - 6|-2 - 1|\)

Correct Answer

\(-2\)

Explanation

  1. Subtract inside: \(-2 - 1 = -3\)
  2. Absolute value: \(|-3| = 3\)
  3. Multiply: \(6(3) = 18\)
  4. Subtract: \(16 - 18 = -2\)

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