Question

Simplify:$12-\left(-9-6\right)-14$.

Short answer

The simplified value is 13.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information. 

Consider the given expression,

$12-\left(-9-6\right)-14$

Step 2. Simplify.

Start with the innermost grouping symbol, which is parentheses in this case. Subtract 6 from $-9$inside the parentheses.

$12-\left(-15\right)-14$

Step 3. Subtract. 

Perform Subtraction from left to right.

$\begin{array}{rcl}12-\left(-15\right)-14& =& 12+15-14\\ & =& 27-14\\ & =& 13\end{array}$

Step 4. Conclusion.

The simplified value of the given expression$12-\left(-9-6\right)-14$is 13.