Evaluate 1/2|-5+3|

$\frac{1}{2} | - 5 + 3 |$

Add $- 5$ and $3$ .

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot | - 2 |$

Remove non-negative terms from the absolute value.

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot 2$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot 2$

Rewrite the expression.

$1$