To solve the expression \(-6 - (-8)\), you can follow these steps:
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Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So, \(-6 - (-8)\) becomes \(-6 + 8\).
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Now, calculate \(-6 + 8\):
\[ -6 + 8 = 2 \]
Thus, the answer is \(2\).