\( \checkmark - 2 - 7 + 6 + ( 8 - 7 ) = \)

Let's break it down step by step! First, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses: \(8 - 7\) equals \(1\). Now, the expression looks like this: \( \checkmark - 2 - 7 + 6 + 1\). Next, we combine everything: Starting from left to right, we first take \(-2 - 7\) which equals \(-9\). Then we have \(\checkmark - 9 + 6 + 1\). Now, combine \(-9\) and \(6\) to get \(-3\), and finally add \(1\) to get \(-2\). So, the final expression simplifies to \( \checkmark - 2 \). Now, if \(\checkmark\) denotes a specific value, you would substitute that in to get the final result! If it’s just a placeholder, we conclude here.