Question

Why is 4 + (−3) equal to 1?
a.Because it is 3 units to the right of 4 on a horizontal number line
b. Because it is 3 units to the left of 4 on a horizontal number line
c. Because it is 3 units to the right of 0 on a horizontal number line
d. Because it is 3 units to the left of 0 on a horizontal number line
@Preetha

Answer 1

@geny55 what exactly are you having trouble with?

Answer 2

im having trouble with the question.

Answer 3

and i dont know why its equal to one.

Answer 4

When plus and minus are next to each other it because subtraction.
$$ 4 + (−3) \implies 4 - 3 \implies 4 - 3 = 1$$

Now all you have to do is put the into worded terms as the answer choices provide. Understand?

Answer 5

so is the answer b. i dont know i guessed

Answer 6

@Opcode

Answer 7

hellooo, are u there?

Answer 8

Here is an example of a numberline:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Number-line.svg

Fine the number \(4\) and move to the number \(1\). Which direction did you move, and how many units did you move?

Answer 9

oh so its b?

Answer 10

Yes, you are correct.

Answer 11

yay!!!!! can u help me with other problems plz??

Answer 12

I will help you if I can, close this post and open a new post if you do not mind. :-)

Answer 13

thats okay! i will tag you the question