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Chapter 2: Problem 26

Find the sum. $$14+(-11)$$

Short Answer

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The sum of 14 and -11 is 3

Step by step solution

01

Identify the operation

The operation to be performed is \(14 + (-11)\), which is essentially the same as \(14 - 11\). This is because addition of a negative number is the same as subtraction of the absolute value of that number.
02

Perform the operation

Perform the subtraction operation. Subtract 11 from 14.
03

Write down the answer

After performing the subtraction, the result is 3

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