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The predecessor of -14 is...

The predecessor of `-14` is

A

`-15`

B

`15`

C

`13`

D

`-13`

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To find the predecessor of -14, we follow these steps: 1. **Understand the term "predecessor":** The predecessor of a number is the number that comes just before it on the number line. For negative numbers, this means we subtract 1 from the given number. 2. **Identify the number:** In this case, the number we are working with is -14. 3. **Subtract 1 from -14:** \[ -14 - 1 = -15 \] 4. **Conclusion:** Therefore, the predecessor of -14 is -15. ### Final Answer: The predecessor of -14 is -15.
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