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Chapter 1: Q 65. (page 37)

In the following exercise, simplify.

18-28-3

Short Answer

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The simplified value is 8.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Simplification inside parentheses.

Subtract 3 from 8 inside the parentheses.

18-28-3=18-25

02

Step 2. Multiplication

Multiply 5 by 2.

18-25=18-10

03

Step 3. Simplification.

Take the absolute value and subtract it from 18.

18-10=8

04

Step 4. Conclusion.

The simplified value of the given expression is 8.

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