Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

The equivalent expression is;

$-14+(-6)$

Explanation:

Given the expression;

$-14-6$

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

$-=+\times-=-\times+$

So, the expression becomes;

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

Therefore, the equivalent expression is;

$-14+(-6)$