Question

Simplify.

14 – (–8) + 5 – (–10)

A.
–9

B.
1

C.
21

D.
37

Answer 1

@jdoe0001 @whpalmer4

Answer 2

Just remember one thing for this one and it will be very easy.
Any time you see -(-)
Scratch out both -'s and write a +

Answer 3

can you give me the answer because it's due in 10 minutes and I have like 7 more questions I'll fan and medal

Answer 4

No. Please read the Code of Conduct. (link at bottom of screen)
We are here to help you learn interactively how to solve problems on your own.
Do you understand what I said about changing all -- 's to + ?

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

In your problem...do you you see any double minuses?

Answer 7

@Yungwisdom2000 can you help me because I don't get this I'm sorry to keep bugging you @whpalmer4

Answer 8

um was I supposed too?

Answer 9

Mods...Close this thread please.

Answer 10

whats up

Answer 11

I don't get this at all... I need help

Answer 12

\[14 - (-8) =\]

Think of subtraction of a positive number as moving to the left on the number line. Subtract, move 1 unit to the left. Subtract 2, move 2 units to the left.

If you agree with that, what would subtracting -1 do?

Answer 13

@whpalmer4.... This person doesn't want to know how to do it. Only wants answers. Did you not read above?

Answer 14

the answer is 22 use a calculator

Answer 15

I don't mind the help though

Answer 16

Using a calculator is the wrong thing to do if you don't understand what is going on! Using a calculator just results in more mistakes that you don't notice because you don't have a feel for the underlying numbers, and people who need calculators tend (unfortunately) to not be very good at using them correctly!

Answer 17

So, @ShaTay if moving 1 spot to the left on the number line corresponds to subtracting 1, what would you do if subtracting -1?

Answer 18

I got my answer... it's 37 right?

Answer 19

I didn't

Answer 20

yes. when you see something like \[x- (-y)\]you can replace that with \[x +y\]
so the equation becomes
\[14 - (-8) + 5 - (-10) = 14 + 8 + 5 + 10 = 22 + 15 = 37\]

Answer 21

right thank you