Question

Which numbers are a distance of 3.5 units from −4 on a number line?

A number line with increments of .5 with a range of 0 to negative 7.5

Select the two correct answers.


−7

−7.5

−6.5

−4.5

−3.5

−0.5

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Answer 1

To be 3.5 units from -4, you either need to add or subtract 3.5 from -4.

-4 - 3.5 = -7.5

-4 + 3.5 = -0.5