Question

Which of the following number lines shows the correct sum of the number above and ⅕?

a) -1
0
1
b) -1
0
1
c) 0
1
2
3
d) 0
1

Answer 1

The correct number line that shows the sum of the number above and ⅕ is option b) -1 0 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct sum of the number above and ⅕ can be determined by adding the values on the number line. Let's go through each option:

a) -1 0 1: The sum of -1 and ⅕ is -1 + ⅕ = -4/5 which is not shown on this number line.

b) -1 0 1: The sum of 0 and ⅕ is 0 + ⅕ = 1/5 which is shown on this number line.

c) 0 1 2 3: The sum of 2 and ⅕ is 2 + ⅕ = 11/5 which is not shown on this number line.

d) 0 1: The sum of 1 and ⅕ is 1 + ⅕ = 6/5 which is shown on this number line.

Therefore, the correct number line that shows the sum of the number above and ⅕ is option b) -1 0 1.