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Write the difference 48-(- 14) as a sum. Then simplify.

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negative plus a negative = positive. so 48-(-14) turns into 48+14 which equals 62
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so a negative and a negative is equal to a positive. The equation can be written as 48+14 which will give you 62. 
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