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|-45|: (-9) * |-2|

-10

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem uses absolute value symbols. Absolute value symbols mean that whatever value that falls within the symbol will result in a number greater than or equal to 0. For this equation, - 45 and - 2 are affected by the absolute value symbol.

Thus, you could write the equation as:

45: (-9) * 2

Now, solve as you normally would.

45: (-9) = -5

-5*2=-10

The answer is - 10

Remember that the absulate value cancels the negative sign.