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Which expression is modeled by this set of arrows on the number line?

a. -6 - (-3)
b. -6 - 3
c. 6 + (-3)
d. 6 - 3

User Chouettou
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Final answer:

The set of arrows on the number line represents the mathematical expression -6 - (-3), which simplifies to -3. This indicates adding the opposite of the negative number to -6.

This correct answer is a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The set of arrows on the number line represents a mathematical expression. When we see an arrow starting at -6 and pointing towards the right (the direction of increasing values), it is equivalent to adding the value where the arrow points to -6.

If the arrow points to -3 and taking into account that subtracting a negative is the same as adding, this matches the expression -6 - (-3), which simplifies to -6 + 3.

Therefore, the expression that is modeled by this set of arrows on the number line is -6 - (-3), which simplifies to -3.

Your correct question is: Which expression is modeled by this set of arrows on the number line

-6 divided by (- 3) -6 divided by 3

6 divided by (- 3)

6 divided by 3

This correct answer is a.

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