Question

Find the sum.
negative 8 plus left parenthesis negative 14 right parenthesis

Answer 1

-22

Explanation:

-8 + (-14)

You are adding two negative numbers.

Drop the negatives. Change the numbers to 8 and 14.

Add 8 and 14: 8 + 14 = 22.

Since both original numbers are negative, the answer is negative.

-8 + (-14) = -22

Answer 2

-8 + (-14) = -22 which is your answer