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Which number line best shows how to solve - 2 - (- 10) ?

Which number line best shows how to solve - 2 - (- 10) ?-example-1
User Charese
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Answer:

the first one

Explanation:

-2 - -10 = 8

User Timkay
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Answer:

A)

Explanation:

As a rule of thumb, two negative signs directly next to each other becomes a positive sign. Simplify:

-2 - (-10) = -2 + 10 = 8

The only number line in which it ends at 8 is A, therefore, A) is your answer.

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