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3(r+2s)=2t-4
a⋅(b-2)=3b
3(r+2s)=2t-4
a⋅(b-2)=3b
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$$8-|-5|$$
Evaluate
$3$
Solution Steps
The absolute value of a real number $a$ is $a$ when $a\geq 0$, or $-a$ when $a<0$. The absolute value of $-5$ is $5$.
$$8-5$$
Subtract $5$ from $8$ to get $3$.
$$3$$
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