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Chapter 1: Q 66. (page 37)

In the following exercise, simplify.

15-38-5

Short Answer

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The simplified value is 6.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Simplification inside parentheses.

Subtract 5 from 8 inside the parentheses.

15-38-5=15-33

02

Step 2. Multiplication.

Multiply 3 by 3.

15-33=15-9

03

Step 3. Simplification.

Take the absolute value and subtract it from 15.

15-9=15-9=6

04

Step 4. Conclusion.

The simplified value of the given expression is 6.

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