Question

In the following exercise, simplify each expression.

$-14+\left(-12\right)+4$

Short answer

The simplified value is$-22$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Concept Used.  

According to subtraction property, the subtraction of a number is equal to the addition of its opposite. This can be expressed as follows.

$a-b=a+\left(-b\right)$

Step 2. Calculation.

• Add $-14$and $-12$.
• Add the result with 4.

$\begin{array}{rcl}-14+\left(-12\right)+4& =& -14-12+4\\ & =& -26+4\\ & =& -22\end{array}$

Step 3.  Conclusion.

The value of the given expression is$-22$.