Question

Solve the expression using absolute value.
|−16|+|−12|

Answer 1

16 + 12 = 28

Explanation:

Answer 2

28

Explanation:

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Remember that any negative number inside of the absolute value brackets turns positive, and any positive number stays positive.

Simplify

• |-16| + |-12|
• 16 + 12
• 28

The simplified expression is 28.