dan is using tiles to add -8 + 6. he begins with the tiles shown below. what is the sum of -8 + 6? -14 -2 2 14

Explanation:

Step1: Recall integer - addition rule

When adding a negative integer $a$ and a positive integer $b$ ($|a|>|b|$), we subtract the smaller absolute - value from the larger absolute - value and keep the sign of the number with the larger absolute value. The absolute value of $-8$ is $| - 8|=8$, and the absolute value of $6$ is $|6| = 6$.

Step2: Perform the subtraction

We calculate $8 - 6=2$. Since the number with the larger absolute value is $-8$ (negative), the result is negative. So, $-8 + 6=-2$.

Answer:

B. -2