Question

1. {(-8) + (-6)} · (-2) - (-8) + (-6)

Explanation:

Step1: Solve innermost parentheses

$(-8) + (-6) = -14$

Step2: Multiply by (-2)

$-14 \cdot (-2) = 28$

Step3: Simplify remaining terms

$-(-8) = 8$, $+(-6) = -6$

Step4: Combine all terms

$28 + 8 - 6$

Answer:

30