What is the value of | 5 - (-8) |?

Question

A. 3
B. -3
C. -13
D. 13

Answer 1

To find the value of \( | 5 - (-8) | \), we first simplify the expression inside the absolute value.

1. Start by simplifying \( 5 - (-8) \): \[ 5 - (-8) = 5 + 8 = 13 \]

2. Now, we take the absolute value: \[ | 13 | = 13 \]

Thus, the value of \( | 5 - (-8) | \) is \( 13 \).

The correct answer is D. 13.