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Simplify. $$ |6(-3)|+|(-2)(-9)| $$

Name: Problem 49, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-19T00:55:41-08:00
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Channel: Julie Silva
Description: Simplify. |6(-3)|+|(-2)(-9)|

   Simplify.
$$
|6(-3)|+|(-2)(-9)|
$$

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 49

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

05/19/2020

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We have $6(-3)$ and $(-2)(-9)$. $$ |6(-3)|+|(-2)(-9)| = |-18|+|18| $$ Show more…

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