| -9-39 |

To calculate the absolute value of the expression \(-9 - 39\), follow these steps:

1. Compute \(-9 - 39\): \[ -9 - 39 = -48 \]

2. Now, find the absolute value: \[ |-48| = 48 \]

So, \(| -9 - 39 | = 48\).