Solve the Equation: Finding the Missing Number in 95-□=87 Using Number Line

Solve the subtraction exercise,

using two jumps on the number line below:

$95-\Box=87$

To solve $95 - \Box = 87$, we will use the number line, making two jumps from 95 to 87.

First, identify the numbers on the number line:

• Start at: 95
• End at: 87

Step 1: Make the first jump to the next round number below 95, which is 90. Calculate this jump:

• Jump from 95 to 90: $95 - 90 = 5$

Step 2: Make the second jump from 90 to 87. Calculate this jump:

• Jump from 90 to 87: $90 - 87 = 3$

Add the two jumps together to find the total subtraction:

• Total subtraction: $5 + 3 = 8$

Therefore, the missing number is $\Box = 8$.

The correct answer is $8$.