how do I find the value of

Question

|45-27/3x(5-8)|? the "/" means divide

Answer 1

First subtract 45-27 = 18
Then subtract 5-8 = -3.
Next multiply 3 by -3 = -9
then divide 18 by -9 = -2
finally, the absolute value of -2 = 2.

Answer 2

You must use parentheses.
Is this your problem?

|(45 - 27)/(3x(5-8))|?

Answer 3

Also, please use * for the multiplication sign.

Using "x" is confusing since "x" is a variable.