1. **State the problem:** Evaluate the expression $8j - k + 14$ when $j = 0.25$ and $k = 1$. 2. **Write the expression:** $$8j - k + 14$$ 3. **Substitute the values:** $$8(0.25) - 1 + 14$$ 4. **Calculate multiplication:** $$2 - 1 + 14$$ 5. **Perform addition and subtraction:** $$2 - 1 = 1$$ $$1 + 14 = 15$$ 6. **Final answer:** $$15$$