Can someone help please? Thanks!

How is using a number line to add or subtract positive and negative numbers similar to going traveling east and west on a compass rose? Provide a story problem that would illustrate the use of traveling east and west.

If anyone can help me with this, I will be thankful.

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Can someone help please? Thanks!

How is using a number line to add or subtract  positive and negative numbers similar to going traveling east and west on a  compass rose?  Provide a story problem that would illustrate the use of traveling east and west. 

If anyone can help me with this, I will be thankful.

anonymous · Answer

I love stories ^.^
Which do you like better? East or west?

anonymous · Answer

You're being awfully quiet -_-

anonymous · Answer

Oh Im sorry. East please.

anonymous · Answer

I bet i can figure west out myself.

anonymous · Answer

no... it's got nothing to do with that $ silly$ ^.^

It just means we represent 'east' with positive and 'west' with negative :D

ready? :D

anonymous · Answer

Sure, im ready

anonymous · Answer

well then, let's say we start at our home base and call it zero ^.^