Question

Why is 4 + (−3) equal to 1?

Because it is 3 units to the right of 4 on a horizontal number line
Because it is 3 units to the left of 4 on a horizontal number line
Because it is 3 units to the right of 0 on a horizontal number line
Because it is 3 units to the left of 0 on a horizontal number line

Answer 1

2nd option

Explanation:

4 + (-3) = 1 because the signs mismatch, something cannot be both positive or negative. When the signs are the same, whether it be both positive or both negative, the answer will always be positive, while if the signs are mismatching the answer will always be negative.

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