Question

A number increased by negative eight is equal to fourteen. Which equation could be used to find the number? n + 8 = 14 n - (-8) = 14 n + (-8) = 14 8 - n = 14

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Answer 1

n +(-8)=14

Explanation:

a number is 'n'

is adding negative of 8

i. e. -8

is eaual to 14

then n=14+8

or; n =22

therefore the number is 22.