Solve the Expression: Finding the Equivalent Value of 14-6

Question

Which expression is equivalent to the given equation?

146= 14-6=

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the given problem, we must find which expression is equivalent to 146 14 - 6 .

  • Step 1: Perform the subtraction 146 14 - 6 .

  • Step 2: Calculate the result: 146amp;=8 \begin{aligned} 14 - 6 &= 8 \end{aligned}

  • Step 3: Examine the answer choices to find an expression that is equivalent to 8 8 .

  • Step 4: Evaluate each choice:

    • Choice 1: 1442 14 - 4 - 2

    • - Break it down: 144amp;=10102amp;=8 \begin{aligned} 14 - 4 &= 10 \\ 10 - 2 &= 8 \end{aligned} This calculation results in 8 8 , which matches 146 14 - 6 .

    • Choices 2, 3, 4 do not yield 8, as calculated similarly.

Therefore, the expression 1442 14 - 4 - 2 is equivalent to the given equation 146 14 - 6 .

Answer

1442 14-4-2