SOLUTION: -20+14+(-2)+6=

Question 673921: -20+14+(-2)+6=
Found 2 solutions by checkley79, IWork4Dessert:
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-20+14+(-2)+6=-20+14-2+6=-22+20=-2 ANS.
Answer by IWork4Dessert(60) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Always work equations that just have +'s and -'s from left to right. Well, it's sort of obvious--like reading a book. Break up the equation.
Look at the first set of two numbers. Think of it as though you have a giant milkshake that's 20 inches tall. Once you drink all 20 inches of milkshake, you'll be at -20 inches from the top of the cup. If you add 14 more inches to the milkshake, you'll still be 6 inches away from the top, so it's still a negative number.
-20+14=-6
Now take your -6 inches of milkshake and look at the +(-2). Whenever you have a positive and negative, remember that the negative will always beat the positive. +- = -. Just convert that+- into a -.
-6+(-2) ==> -6-2=-8
You've just lost another 2 inches of milkshake, so you're at -8 inches now. Thankfully, the waiter is coming by to refill your cup...
-8+6=-2
Oh well, you're at -2 inches from the top of the shake now. Close enough!
Therefore, your answer is -2.
Let me know if you're still confused!

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