Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
the absolute value function always returns a positive value , that is
| - a | = | a | = a
given
- 10 - | 5 - 12 | + 3 + | 5 + 12 |
= - 10 - | - 7 | + 3 + | 17 |
= - 10 - 7 + 3 + 17
= 3
