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Use a number line to show the following operations (a) -5+7-2 (b) -4×3 (c) 3.5+4.5​

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Hey there!

• A.

–5 + 7 – 2 = ?

–5 + 7 = 2

2 – 2 = 0

Answer: 0 ☑️

• B.

–4 * 3 = ?

“Guide”

• Negative & Negative = Positive

• Positive & Positive = Positive

• Negative & Positive = Negative

• Positive & Negative = Negative

• So, in this particular equation your answer will most likely have a NEGATIVE result because you have a NEGATIVE number & a POSITIVE number!

–4 * 3 = –12

Answer: –12 ☑️

• C.

3.5 + 4.5 = ?

5 + 5 = 10

• CARRY your 1

3 + 4 + 1 = ?

3 + 4 = 7

7 + 1 = ?

Answer: 8 ☑️

You basically had to do ORDER OF OPERATIONS / PEMDAS

(Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction)

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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