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Determine the answer to 3 + (−5) and explain the steps using a number line. (5 points)

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when you add a positive and negative number together, you just have to pretend like the addition sign does not exist. so then you just have to subtract.

as demonstrated in the number line i have provided, you can see the steps i have explained.

the answer is therefore -2.

Please help!!!!! Determine the answer to 3 + (−5) and explain the steps using a number-example-1
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