Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression - 3 - 5?

Choose 1 answer:
Start at 5 on the number line and move 3 to the left.
B
Start at 5 on the number line and move 3 to the right.
Start at -3 on the number line and move 5 to the left.
Start at -3 on the number line and move 5 to the right.
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Answer 1

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Answer:

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Explanation:

As a rule, when working sums on a number line, the first listed number is the one where you start. Here, it is -3, so we start at -3 on the number line.

From there, we want to subtract 5, an operation that requires we move 5 units to the left.