Final answer:
The net force is calculated by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force and is in the direction of the larger force. In this case, the net force is → 6N.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking to calculate the net force when two forces are applied in opposite directions: one to the left (← 2N) and one to the right (→ 8N). To find the net force, we subtract the smaller force from the larger force because they are in opposite directions: 8N (right) - 2N (left) = 6N. As the larger force is directed to the right, the net force will also be to the right. Therefore, the net force is → 6N.