Question

What addition statement does this show?

A. 5 + 6 = 11
B. 5 + (-6) = -1
C. -5 + 6 = 1
D. -5 + (-6) = -11
What addition statement does this show?

Answer 1

D. -5 + (-6) = -11

Explanation:

Answer 2

B) 5 + (-6) = -1

Explanation:

First, take a look at the blue arrow on the bottom. It travels forwards 5 spaces, giving us +5. Because this arrow starts at 0, 5 will be the start of our equation. Next, take a look at the red arrow on the top. This arrow travels backwards 6 spaces, giving us -6. Here is what our equation should look like now:

5 + (-6) =

Now, solve for the answer. Follow the blue line forwards 5 spaces, then follow the red arrow backwards 6 spaces. The red arrow stops at -1, making our answer 5 + (-6) = -1.