Anumber increased by negative eight is equal to fourteen. which equation could be used to find the number?

n + 8 = 14
n - (-8) = 14
n + (-8) = 14
8 - n = 14

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Consider that lines b and c are parallel. what is the value of x? what is the measure of the smaller angle?

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