Question

Solve the mathematical problem involving absolute value.
2−|13⋅−9|−5
?

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( 2 - |13 \cdot -9| - 5 \), we will follow these steps:

1. Calculate the product inside the absolute value:
\[
13 \cdot -9 = -117
\]

2. Determine the absolute value:
\[
|-117| = 117
\]

3. Substitute this back into the expression:
\[
2 - 117 - 5
\]

4. Now perform the calculations step by step:
- First, calculate \( 2 - 117 \):
\[
2 - 117 = -115
\]
- Next, subtract 5 from -115:
\[
-115 - 5 = -120
\]

Thus, the final answer is:
\[
\boxed{-120}
\]