Simplify the Expression $| - 3 | - 3 ^ { 2 } - ( - 5 - 15 )$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. (Remember the order of operations.)
- $| - 3 | - 3 ^ { 2 } - ( - 5 - 15 )$

• A) 8
• B) \(- 16\)
• C) 14
• D) \(- 26\)

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