How can you use a number line to show why 5 - (-4) is the opposite of (-4) - 5

asked Sep 5, 2018 169k views

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by Zharf

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You would have to draw a line and then compare the two aka which one is bigger

Abel Valdez answered Sep 6, 2018

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you draw a line or you can make a square and flip the points until you get there

Joe Laviano answered Sep 9, 2018

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