To simplify the expression [tex]\( 19 - (-8) - (-14) \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Recognize that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive counterpart. Therefore, [tex]\( -(-8) \)[/tex] becomes [tex]\( +8 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( -(-14) \)[/tex] becomes [tex]\( +14 \)[/tex].
2. Rewrite the expression accordingly:
[tex]\[ 19 - (-8) - (-14) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ = 19 + 8 + 14 \][/tex]
3. First, add 19 and 8:
[tex]\[ 19 + 8 = 27 \][/tex]
4. Next, add the result to 14:
[tex]\[ 27 + 14 = 41 \][/tex]
Thus, the simplified expression [tex]\( 19 - (-8) - (-14) \)[/tex] equals 41.
The best answer is:
A. 41
