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If we draw a line that starts at negative five and ends at 5
We will go from the point negative five two steps forward (+2) we will arrive at the number negative 3.
\( 74+32+6+4+4=\text{?} \)
Because we're adding 2, not subtracting it! When you add a positive number to a negative number, you move toward zero on the number line, making the result less negative.
Adding always means moving right, and subtracting means moving left. So -5 + 2 means start at -5 and move 2 steps to the right!
Great question! If you had , you'd start at -3, move 5 steps right, and end up at positive 2. The result changes from negative to positive!
Absolutely! Hold up 5 fingers for the deficit of -5, then put down 2 fingers (adding 2). You'll have 3 fingers still up, representing -3.
Yes! Think of it as: 5 - 2 = 3, but keep the negative sign from the larger number. So -5 + 2 = -3. The number line helps you understand why this works!
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