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A number is 6 units away from -3 on the number line. Which of the following could the number be? Select all that apply.

-9
-8
3
2

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Answer is 3, -9


6 units away means x+6 or x-6
-3+6=3 (you can draw a number line if it helps you)
Or -3-6=-9
Therefore answer is both 3 and -9
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