Answer:
6
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS 
- Brackets 
 - Parenthesis 
 - Exponents 
 - Multiplication 
 - Division 
 - Addition 
 - Subtraction 
 
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
7(14 - 8) - 6²
Step 2: Evaluate
- Exponents: 7(14 - 8) - 36
 - (Parenthesis) Subtract: 7(6) - 36
 - Multiply: 42 - 36
 - Subtract: 6