Question

When using a number line to simplify 175 + (−16), which three choices are correct?A) 175 + (−16) = 159B) 175 + (−16) = 191C) Move 16 units to the left on the number line.D) Move 16 units to the right on the number line.EliminateE) Adding the opposite of a number is the same as subtracting.

Answer 1

A, C, E.

a is correct because you do not add 16, you subtract it. Keep, change, flip.

c is correct because like I said you are subtracting when adding a negative, or making the value less.

e is correct because when adding a negative to a positive, you are subtracting

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

175+(-16) is the same as 175-16, because you can carry the negative. 175-16=159, which is B.