Answer: A) 16
Working:
• First we calculate the absolute values. The absolute value for any number is always positive, therefore |-9| = 9 and |-2| = 2.
• Rewriting the question knowing these facts get us: 2 x 9 - 2
• Using the Order of Operations, we multiply first getting us 18 - 2
• Final answer is 16.
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