|-8|+|-14|-9
The absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. The distance between -8 and 0 is 8.
8+|-14|-9
The absolute value is the distance between a number and zero. The distance between -14 and 0 is 14.
8+14-9
8+14-9
Add 8 and 14.
22-9
Subtract 9 from 22.
13
13
Evaluate |-8|+|-14|-9