Answer
a.) 12
b.) 5
Work Step by Step
a.) $\mid$-2$\times$6$\mid$
Multiply -2 and 6
$\mid$-12$\mid$
Find the absolute value for -12
$\mid$-12$\mid$ = -(-12) = 12
b.) $\mid$-$\frac{1}{3}$$\times$15$\mid$
Multiply the -$\frac{1}{3}$ and 15
$\mid$-$\frac{15}{3}$$\mid$
Divide 15 by 3
$\mid$-5$\mid$
Find the Absolute value for -5
$\mid$-5$\mid$ = -(-5) = 5
