Question

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

Answer 1

the difference is 5

Explanation:

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

Answer 2

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)

++ = -

+ - = -

Picture of the answer added just to make you sure