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What numbers are 1.4 units from −3.2 on a number line? pick one from both sets of answers

a.-4.6
b. -4.4
c.-4.2
d. -4.0

a.-2.2
b.-2.0
c.-1.8
d.-1.6

User Mindvision
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First, add 1.4 to the number given.

-3.2 + 1.4 = 1.4 - 3.2 = -2.2

a.-2.2 is one of your answer

Next, subtract 1.4 to the number given

-3.2 - 1.4 = -4.6

a.-4.6 is your next answer

a. -2.2, a. -4.6 are your two answers

hope this helps

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