Question

evaluate -36 - (-14).
22
50
-50
-22

Explanation:

Step1: Recall subtraction rule

Subtracting a negative is adding the positive: $a - (-b) = a + b$.
So, $-36 - (-14) = -36 + 14$.

Step2: Perform addition

Add -36 and 14: $-36 + 14 = -(36 - 14) = -22$.

Answer:

-22 (corresponding to the option: -22)