Answer
$14$
Work Step by Step
To subtract $b$ from $a,\ \mathrm{a}\mathrm{d}\mathrm{d}$ the opposite, or additive inverse, of $b$ to $a.$
$a-b=a+(-b)$
14 and -14 are additive inverses.
$8-(-14)=8+14$
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Subtraction of Real Numbers - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 70: 2
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