Questions: Evaluate the following expression. -11-15

Evaluate the following expression.
-11-15
Transcript text: Evaluate the following expression. \[ -|11-15| \]
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Solution Steps

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

  1. Calculate the value inside the absolute value function.
  2. Apply the absolute value to the result.
  3. Negate the result from step 2.
Step 1: Calculate the value inside the absolute value function

First, we calculate the value inside the absolute value function: \[ 11 - 15 = -4 \]

Step 2: Apply the absolute value

Next, we apply the absolute value to the result: \[ |-4| = 4 \]

Step 3: Negate the result

Finally, we negate the result from the previous step: \[ -4 \]

Final Answer

\[ \boxed{-4} \]

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