Question

Which expression is represented by the number line?

A number line going from negative 4 to positive 4. An arrow goes from negative 2.5 to negative 1, from 0 to 3, and from 3 to negative 2.5.
3 – 5.5 – 1.5
3 – 5.5 + 1.5
3 – 2.5 – 1
3 – 2.5 + 1

Answer 1

B) 3 - 5.5 + 1.5

Answer 2

3 – 5.5 + 1.5

Explanation:

The number line described above is 3 – 5.5 + 1.5

Starting from our midpoint '0'

It moves 3 units to the right direction = +3

Then from that point '+3', it moves to '-2.5' which is 5.5 units to the left = -5.5. Then finally moves from '-2.5' to to '-1' which is 1.5 units towards the right direction = +1.5

Therefore, we finally have ;

+3 - 5.5 + 1.5