To simplify the expression [tex]\(-| -8.1 | \)[/tex], let's break it down into steps:
1. Identify the Absolute Value:
The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0 on the number line, regardless of direction. Basically, it removes any negative sign. For the number [tex]\(-8.1\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
| -8.1 | = 8.1
\][/tex]
2. Apply the Negative Sign:
Now, we need to apply the outer negative sign to the absolute value we just calculated:
[tex]\[
-| -8.1 | = - (8.1)
\][/tex]
Therefore, the expression simplifies to:
[tex]\[
-|-8.1| = -8.1
\][/tex]
So, the simplified result is [tex]\(-8.1\)[/tex].
