Use the Order of Operations to Simplify the Expression $$\sqrt { 8 ^ { 2 } } - | - 8 + 10 | + 3$$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Use the order of operations to simplify the expression.
- $$\sqrt { 8 ^ { 2 } } - | - 8 + 10 | + 3$$

• A) 65
• B) 13
• C) 3
• D) 9

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, leading to stable concentrations of reactants and products.

Concentration

Concentration refers to the amount of a substance per defined space; it is a measure of how much of a solute is dissolved in a specific amount of solvent.

Exothermic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases heat into its surroundings.

ΔS°

The standard entropy change of a system, measuring the change in disorder or randomness during a chemical process under standard conditions.