Solve 14-(-3): Understanding Subtraction with Negative Numbers

14−(−3)= 14-(-3)=

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00:05 Alright, let's solve this problem together.
00:08 Remember, a negative times a negative gives us a positive.
00:13 Now, let's open the parentheses.
00:18 Okay, let's do the calculation step by step.
00:21 And that's the solution to our question! Great job!

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Understand the problem

14−(−3)= 14-(-3)=

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Step-by-step solution

Let's remember the rule:

−(−x)=+ -(-x)=+

We'll write the exercise in the appropriate form:

14+(3)= 14+(3)=

We'll locate the number 14 on the number line, from which we'll move 3 steps to the right (since 3 is greater than zero):

0001112223334445557776668889991011121314151617

We can see that we've reached the number 17.

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Final Answer

17 17

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a is negative number.

b is negative number.

What is the sum of a+b?

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