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The difference is abs{(-3) - 5} = abs{-3 - 5} = abs{-8} = 8

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It is -8

(-5) - 3 = -8

Someone might argue |8|

(-5) - 3 = -8 => |8|

3 - (-5) = 8 => |8|

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