What point on the number line is -3 | -16 + 12 |

Please give an explanation on the principles of absolute value with your answer.
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Respuesta :

Answer:

- 12

Step-by-step explanation:

The absolute value always gives a positive result , that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Then

- 3 | - 16 + 12 |

= - 3 | - 4 |

= - 3 × 4

= - 12