Question

Which expression is equivalent to 6 minus (negative 8)?

1) negative 6
2) 8
3) negative 6 (negative 8)
4) 6 (negative 8)

Answer 1

The expression 6 minus (negative 8) is equivalent to 14.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression 6 minus (negative 8) can be simplified by changing the subtraction of a negative into addition. The negative sign in front of the 8 can be interpreted as multiplying by -1, so the expression becomes 6 + (-1)(-8). Since multiplying two negatives gives a positive, (-1)(-8) is equal to 8. Therefore, the expression 6 minus (negative 8) is equivalent to 6 + 8, which equals 14. Thus, none of the provided options are equivalent to 6 minus (negative 8).