Question

can you please help me evaluate 5|7-9|-2 i tried everything and can't seem to find the answer

Answer 1

5(7 - 9) - 2

1. Do the parenthesis first

$5 (7 - 9) -2$ ⇒ $5 (-2) - 2$

2. Evaluate

$5 (-2) - 2$ 

$-10 - 2$

$= -12$