Which number is equal to StartAbsoluteValue negative 12 EndAbsoluteValue minus StartAbsoluteValue Negative 3 EndAbsoluteValue?

Question

–15
–9
9
15

Answer 1

To solve the expression \( | -12 | - | -3 | \):

1. Calculate \( | -12 | \): \[ | -12 | = 12 \]

2. Calculate \( | -3 | \): \[ | -3 | = 3 \]

3. Now substitute these values back into the expression: \[ 12 - 3 = 9 \]

Thus, the result is \( 9 \).

The correct answer is 9.