Question

How do I simplify -8+(-15)+|-9| ?

Answer 1

Answer:

-14

Step-by-step explanation:

-8+(-15)+|-9|

Absolute value means take the positive value

-8 + -15 + 9

-23 +9

-14

Answer 2

Answer:

-14

Step-by-step explanation:

any number with |x| line around it is absolute value what will always co me out to be positive number  ex) |-9| = 9

so -8+ (-15) + 9 ----> now -8 + (-15) is the same as -8 - 15

so change that --> -8-15+9

-8-15 = -23 + 9 = -14