Let's solve the problems shown in the image:

Write the absolute value of each integer:

1. 17: The absolute value of $17$ is $|17| = 17$.
2. -5: The absolute value of $-5$ is $|-5| = 5$.
3. -8: The absolute value of $-8$ is $|-8| = 8$.

Evaluate each expression:

4. | -15 | - 8:

   • First, find the absolute value of $-15$, which is $| -15 | = 15$.
   • Now, subtract 8: $15 - 8 = 7$.

5. 12 + | -2 |:

   • First, find the absolute value of $-2$, which is $| -2 | = 2$.
   • Now, add 12: $12 + 2 = 14$.

If you have any questions or need more explanation, feel free to ask!

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

1. What is the absolute value of $-100$?
2. How would you evaluate $| -20 | + 5$?
3. What is the result of $| -9 | - 3$?
4. Can the absolute value of any number ever be negative?
5. What happens when you subtract an absolute value from a negative number?

Tip: Absolute values measure the distance from zero, so they are always non-negative.