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Chapter 1: Q. 398 (page 91)

In the following exercises simplify.

9-34-8

Short Answer

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The given absolute value expression is simplified to-3.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information

The expression is9-34-8

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Step 2.Concept used

  • The modulus of the positive numbers is positive.
  • The modulus of the negative numbers is also positive.
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Step 3. Simplify

9-3(4-8)=9-3-4Simplifyinsidethemodulus=9--12=9-12Since,-12=12=-3

Hence, the simplified value is -3.

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