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Simplify 8 − (14). plsss help

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Answer:

(-6)

Explanation:

Integer subtraction:

If two numbers have different sign, subtract and the result will have the sign of the bigger number.

8 - 14 = (-6)

Subtract 8 from 14 and the bigger number is 14 and sign of 14 is (-).

So, the answer is (-6)

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