Question

Which expression is equivalent to -14–6?a.–14+6b.14+(–6)c.–14+(–6)d.14+6

Answer 1

The equivalent expression is;

`-14+(-6)`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression;

`-14-6`

Recall that the product of a negative and a positive is a negative.

`-=+*-=-*+`

So, the expression becomes;

`\begin{gathered} -14-6 \\ =-14+-6 \\ =-14+(-6) \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the equivalent expression is;

`-14+(-6)`