Classify the statement as true or false, assuming that a and b are integers. | a – b | = | b – a |

Compute the value of the given expression. -| -8 | – | -11 – 8 |

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form. Change all improper fractions to mixed numbers.  

Perform the indicated operation. Express your answer in simplest form. Change all improper fractions to mixed numbers.37 – 27

Provide an appropriate response.True or False? The difference of any two positive integers is a positive integer.

Solve the problem.The temperature at the South pole was 19° at 8 am. At 3 pm, it was -49°. By how many degrees did the temperature drop?

Classify the statement as true or false, assuming that a and b are integers. | a + b | = | a | + | b |

Evaluate using the order of operations.9 ∙ 8(-1)4 – 12 ÷ 3

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that ____.

There are four stages in the healing of a bone fracture. Which of the following best illustrates the sequence of these stages? 1. bony callus formation 3. fibrocartilage callus formation 2. bone remodeling 4. hematoma formation