Question

evaluate.
-3|-15 + 11| - 8
answer: attempt 1 out of 100

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the inner absolute value

First, calculate \(|-15 + 11|\). We have \(-15+11=-4\), and the absolute value of \(-4\) is \(|-4| = 4\).

Step2: Substitute and calculate the remaining part

Now the expression becomes \(-3\times4 - 8\). First, calculate the multiplication: \(-3\times4=-12\). Then, calculate the subtraction: \(-12-8=-20\).

Answer:

\(-20\)