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Let's first solve the equation:
We'll need to locate -6 on the number line and then move 7 steps to the left (since -7 is less than zero):
After doing this, we will have reached the number -13.
Now we'll move 13 steps to the right (since 13 is greater than zero):
After doing this, we will have reached the number 0.
The solution to the equation is:
Therefore, the appropriate sign will be:
\( -5-(-2)= \)
You follow the order of operations and work from left to right! Start with , then add the positive 13 to get your final answer.
The number line shows movement! Starting at -6, moving 7 steps left (because -7 is negative) takes you to -13. Then moving 13 steps right (because +13 is positive) brings you exactly to 0.
When an expression equals zero, it means the positive and negative parts cancel out perfectly! In this case, the negative parts (-6 and -7) total -13, which exactly balances the positive 13.
Yes! You could calculate or . The commutative property means addition order doesn't change the final result.
Calculate the left side completely first: . Since 0 = 0 is always true, the correct comparison symbol is = (equals).
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