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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.
\n" ); document.write( "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.
\n" ); document.write( "-20+14=-6
\n" ); document.write( "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 -.
\n" ); document.write( "-6+(-2) ==> -6-2=-8
\n" ); document.write( "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...
\n" ); document.write( "-8+6=-2
\n" ); document.write( "Oh well, you're at -2 inches from the top of the shake now. Close enough!
\n" ); document.write( "Therefore, your answer is -2.
\n" ); document.write( "Let me know if you're still confused!
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