Questions: Find the value of the following expression. -8

Find the value of the following expression. -8
Transcript text: Find the value of the following expression. \[ -|8| \]
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Solution

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Solution Steps

To solve the given expression, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the absolute value of 8.
  2. Apply the negative sign to the result of the absolute value.
Step 1: Calculate the Absolute Value

First, we calculate the absolute value of \(8\): \[ |8| = 8 \]

Step 2: Apply the Negative Sign

Next, we apply the negative sign to the result of the absolute value: \[

  • |8| = -8 \]

Final Answer

\[ \boxed{-8} \]

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