Question

Help please! Don’t understand!

Answer 1

`6+2-(-1)+(-8)=8+1-8=1`

Answer 2

Hi there! The answer is 1.


`6 + 2 - ( - 1) + ( - 8) =`
Keep in mind that the sum of a plus and a minus ends up in a minus. So
+ - = -

Keep in mind that the sum of a minus and a minus ends up in a plus.
- - = +


`6 + 2 + 1 - 8 =`
Now add from left to right.


`8 + 1 - 8 =`
Add once more


`9 - 8 =`
Subtract


`1`
Hence, the answer is 1.
~ Hope this helps you!