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Solve.

-14 - (-12)
A. -26
B. -2
C. 2
D. 26

2 Answers

8 votes

Answer:

-2

Explanation:

Apply the rule for this:

a - (- b) = a + b

Thus, we have:

-14 - (-12) = -14 + 12

Add the number:

Since there are more negative than positive the final solution is negative

Hence, now 14 - 12 = 2

Now bring the negative down:

-2

Therefore, the answer is -2

Kavinsky

User Jonathan Kittell
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When there are two minuses beside each other

⇒ we can equate them as a '+'

so:

-14 - (-12) = -14 + 12 = -2 or Choice (B)

Hope that helps!

User BharathBob
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