Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression 4 - (-3)

Start at 4 on the number line and move 3 to the left.

Start at 4 on the number line and move 3 to the right.

Start at -3 on the number line and move 4 to the left.

Start at -3 on the number line and move 4 to the right.

Answer 1

4 - (- 3) = 4 + 3

Addition moves to the right.

Subtraction moves to the left.

Start at 4 on the number line and move 3 to the right.