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Multiplication Outside Absolute Value Bars

publish date: 2026/05/08 19:54:42.267927 UTC

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The book notes: a number next to absolute value bars indicates multiplication.

Evaluate: \(8 - 4|-6 - 2|\)

Correct Answer

\(-24\)

Explanation

  1. Subtract inside absolute value: \(-6 - 2 = -8\)
  2. Absolute value: \(|-8| = 8\)
  3. Multiply: \(4(8) = 32\)
  4. Subtract: \(8 - 32 = -24\)

Reference

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