Question

Juanita constructed a number line to test her brother's understanding of opposites. She tested him on all points that were labeled with letters. Her brother had trouble representing the opposite of point A. A number line going from negative 20 to positive 20 in increments of 5. The points are: negative 20, blank, A, B, 0, 5, C, blank, D. Which represents the opposite of Point A? Negative (negative 10) Negative (negative 5) 0 Negative (10)

Answer 1

-(-10)

Explanation:

the other person is correct

edge 2020/2021

Answer 2

Answer: Negative (negative 10)

Explanation:

Given that:

- 20, blank, A, B, 0, 5, C, blank, D in Increment of 5

-20, - 15, - 10, - 5, 0, 5, 10, 15, 20

The point A on the number line is - 10 ;

The opposite of point A : will be

- (point A) = - (-10)

The opposite of point A should be (10) which is the equivalent point to the right of the number line and can be represented as - (-10)