How is 14 - (-2) = 16?

I just need someone to explain how this works lol ty

What is the slope of the line shown below?

Abird on top of a 200 ft bridge tower sees a man standing on the lower part of the bridge (which is 50 ft above the ground). the angle of depression from the bird is 26 ̊. how far is the man from the base of the bridge tower? with explanation and pictures .

Either enter an exact answer in terms of \piπ or use 3.143.14 for \piπ and enter your answer as a decimal.