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Multiplication Outside Absolute Value

publish date: 2026/05/08 19:54:42.536183 UTC

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Evaluate: \(7 - 5|-1 - 6|\)

Correct Answer

\(-28\)

Explanation

  1. Subtract inside: \(-1 - 6 = -7\)
  2. Absolute value: \(|-7| = 7\)
  3. Multiply: \(5(7) = 35\)
  4. Subtract: \(7 - 35 = -28\)

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