How do I simplify - 8 + (-15) + |-9|

Answer: get rid of the () and | |

-14

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Let's begin by writing the problem in a more easy-to-understand fashion.

-8 + (-15) + |-9| = - 8 - 15 + 9

+ (-15) (plus negative fifteen) becomes minus fifteen, and the absolute value of - 9 is 9, because - 9 is 9 units away from 0 on the number line.

2) Next, simplify by solving the equation,

-8 - 15 + 9

-23 + 9

-14

The final answer is - 14.