Question

Michael is using a number line to evaluate the expression –8 – 3. A number line going from negative 12 to positive 12. A point is at negative 8. After locating –8 on the number line, which step could Michael complete to evaluate the expression?

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

move to the left 3 more spaces

Explanation:

you are at -8 already. Therefore, you (-3) more spaces, so you go to the left three more spaces. Use the saying keep change change to help with this.

Keep the first number sign, change the next sign, and the next sign.