To solve for [tex]\( |13 - 15| \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Subtraction Inside the Absolute Value: First, perform the subtraction inside the absolute value.
[tex]\[
13 - 15 = -2
\][/tex]
2. Apply the Absolute Value: The absolute value function strips away any negative sign and gives the non-negative value of the number. Thus, the absolute value of [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
|-2| = 2
\][/tex]
Hence, the correct answer is:
A 2
