Question

What is the value of the expression k – 14 when k = –17?

A.
–31

B.
–3

C.
3

D.
31

Answer 1

Hello! :)
First, what is a negative number - a number?

Answer 2

go in calculator and type -17-14 lol that gives the answer right away

Answer 3

@TheFezLol , the asker obviously wants to learn how to do it without relying on a calculator for everything

Answer 4

a. -31, because a number minus another number is a negative

Answer 5

dayo, thank you for explaining, but I was hoping the asker would come to that conclusion :/

Answer 6

sorry was in bathroom couldnt reply

Answer 7

@sleepyjess i did want to learn how do it with out a caulculator

Answer 8

when you ad a negative number to a positive number, you need to add instead of subtract to find the total negative answer from the equation

Answer 9

Would you still like me to explain?

Answer 10

yes please

Answer 11

I hope this helps with working it out without a calculator

Answer 12

Okay, do you end up with a positive or negative number when you subtract 2 negative numbers? I.e -2-1

Answer 13

negative

Answer 14

Yes, sometimes I use a little trick I came up with. -2-1 = -3, now change the - to +, 2+1 = 3, then just add a - sign to the answer

Answer 15

k thank you so much

Answer 16

No problem :)