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8 minus negative 6

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to perform the mathematical operation of subtracting negative 6 from 8, which involves understanding the rules of subtraction and negative numbers.

Answer

The answer to the subtraction of -6 from 8 is \( 14 \).
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is ( 14 ).

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the numbers involved
    We are working with two numbers: 8 and -6. The problem asks us to subtract -6 from 8.

  2. Understanding subtraction of a negative number
    When you subtract a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive of that number. Therefore, subtracting -6 from 8 can be rewritten as:
    $$ 8 - (-6) = 8 + 6 $$

  3. Perform the addition
    Now we simply add the two numbers together:
    $$ 8 + 6 = 14 $$

The final answer is ( 14 ).

More Information

Subtracting a negative number effectively increases the original number. This property is useful in various mathematical contexts, especially when working with equations and inequalities.

Tips

  • A common mistake is to confuse the subtraction of a negative number with just subtracting a positive number. Remember to switch to addition when faced with subtracting a negative.
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