Question

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Simplify the expression -|-13| Im not sure how to do this…. totally stumped !

Answer 1

A number inside those two verticle lines means "absolute value" which is just a fancy way of saying make it positive

So you're essentially looking at

-(Positive version of -13)

which would be -(13)

which is -13

Answer 2

hah, oh ok I see, so is that how i solve it? only to find out its -13 (scrathces on head)

Answer 3

It's just making sure you know what absolute value is. If you see those verticle lines, make the number inside positive, and then do stuff.

Answer 4

oh ok, then what?

Answer 5

Well you're done.

Answer 6

-13

Answer 7

oh ok i get it! :) Thank you so much!

Answer 8

It's no problem. It's really not tough. If you see those two lines just turn the inside positive.

Answer 9

And then do stuff.