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Which of the following statements best describes the location of −(−2) on a number line?

It is 2 units to the right of 0.

It is 2 units to the left of 0.

It is 2 units to the right of 2.

It is 2 units to the left of 2.

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Which of the following statements best describes the location of −(−2) on a number line?

 It is 2 units to the right of 0.

 It is 2 units to the left of 0.

 It is 2 units to the right of 2.

 It is 2 units to the left of 2.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, so lets break this down.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think the answer is @Tal_Tal

anonymous · Answer

I have figured out the answer...so what is negative 2 times a negative 1?

anonymous · Answer

@Tal_Tal ?

tal_tal · Answer

Sorry I went to get water XD

anonymous · Answer

That's okay...what is -2 times a -1

tal_tal · Answer

-2

anonymous · Answer

Nope, a negative times a negative is always a what?

tal_tal · Answer

positive?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, therefore, your answer would be what?

tal_tal · Answer

A?

anonymous · Answer

remember on the number line, negatives are on the left, and positives are on the right.

anonymous · Answer

So, if I have -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 where is the number 2 on the number line? which side is it on?

tal_tal · Answer

The right

anonymous · Answer

Yes, so your answer would be?

anonymous · Answer

A, which you had. I just wanted to make sure that you understood it throughly.  :)

tal_tal · Answer

Oh okay thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

You are very welcome! All the best! :)