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Help!!! Which number line best shows how to solve –2 – (–10)?

A. A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to 8.


B. A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to negative 10.


C. A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 10. Another arrow points from negative 10 to negative 8


D. A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 10. Another arrow points from negative 10 to negative 2.

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Answer: The answer is A.

By process of elimination its either a or b cuz the other two dont start with -2.

Explanation:

Two negatives make a positive so you add 10, landing on 8. So the answer is A.

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