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What is the difference between -3 and 2 on the number line

User Mochan
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Answer:

the difference is 5

Explanation:

2-(-3)= 2+3= 5

User Xiatica
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Answer

The difference is -5

Because

In the number line

-3 is in the negative side and

2 is in the positive side

So difference means minus

So,

-3-2

=-5

Remember

- - = + (but the answer should have - sign)

- + = - (the greatest number's sign will be taken)

++ = -

+ - = -

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What is the difference between -3 and 2 on the number line-example-1
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