What is the difference?

8
3−16=

The difference between 8 and 3-16 is 21.

The difference between 8 and 3-16 can be found by subtracting 3-16 from 8.

Step 1: Subtract 16 from 3:
3 - 16 = -13

Step 2: Subtract the result from 8:
8 - (-13)

To subtract a negative number, you can change the subtraction to addition and the sign of the second number.

8 + 13 = 21

Therefore, the difference between 8 and 3-16 is 21.