Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter R - Section R.1 - Basic Concepts - R.1 Exercises - Page 11: 51

Answer

-4.5

Work Step by Step

The absolute value of a number $a$ is equal to $a$ if $a\geq0$ and is equal to $-a$ if $a\lt0$. $4.5\geq0$, so $|4.5|=4.5$ Therefore, $-|4.5|=-(4.5)=-4.5$.
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