How do you simplify ∣∣8−√289∣∣?

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Patrick H.
Aug 5, 2016

See explanation below

Explanation:

First, let's simplify the expression by subtracting √289 from 8:

∣∣8−√289∣∣=|−9|

Now, the absolute value of a number is the magnitude of the number, regardless of its sign (positive or negative). In your case, the absolute value of −9 would be 9. Therefore, |−9|=9.

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