Question

16. Examine the equation below:
8+(-5)=3

What if the distance from 8 to 3 on a number line:
a. -5
b.-3
c. 5
d. 8

I think its -5 because thats what is says in the equation

Answer 1

@jigglypuff314

Answer 2

what is added to 8 to result in 3?

Answer 3

-5. its -5 isnt it

Answer 4

yep, you have it.

if you start at 8 on the line, and move 5 spaces in the negative direction, you end up at 3

Answer 5

That is what the equation is describing. Start at 8, move -5 spaces, end at 3

Answer 6

If it was 8+(+5) = 13

you move + 5 spaces and end at 13

Answer 7

thanks so much. i knew the answer was -5 lol