Question

What is the value of -| -8+3 |

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

First, you want to take the absolute value of |-8+3| which is 8+3.

Then, since there is a negative sign on the outside, you put that to the 8 only leaving you with -8+3.

Then, solve:

-8+3= -5

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

-abs(3 - 8)

3 - 8 = -5:

-abs(-5)

Since -5 is a negative constant, abs(-5) = 5:

Answer: -5