Question

Show how to apply the order of operation rules as you simplify the following expression. |-5| - 45÷3

Answer 1

First take the absolute value of |-5| which is 5
 |-5| - 45÷3
 5 - 45÷3
Next divide -45 by 3 which is 15
 5 - 45÷3
 5 - 15
Now subtract
5 - 15 
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