The numbers are written on a blackboard.
On each turn, Anna picks two numbers, and Bob erases these two numbers, and then adds their product, sum or positive difference to a separate total.
For example, If Anna picks 2 and 3, Bob erases them and decides to multiply them, so the separate total is . If Anna picks 1 and -1 next, Bob erases them, decides to take the positive difference ( ) and adds it to the total ( ).
Eventually, there will be no numbers left on the board. This time, Bob and Anna are both trying to maximise the total.
If Anna and Bob play optimally, what will the total be?
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