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OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(-8) - |4(-2)|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is -32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The correct answer is 16.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer is 32 3 * -8 - I 4*-2I = -24 - 8 = 32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry answer -32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, i see what I did...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we need to get the absolute value of 4 and - 2 ie 8. I think ur mistake was there

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where did you get number 14?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(-8) - |4(-2)| = 3* -8 - |4*-2|= -24-8= -32 . Not 14, absolute value of 4 and 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, sorry I misunderstand the absolute simbol.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oky

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