Evaluate the Absolute Value Expression $| - 23.5 |$ A)47
B)23

question 137

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the absolute value expression.
-| $| - 23.5 |$

• A)47
• B)23.5
• C)-23.5
• D)0

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Square Root Property

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