Question

01.01 LC)Which number line best shows how to solve −2 − ( −6)?

A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to 4.
A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to negative 4.
A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to negative 6.
A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 2. Another arrow points from negative 2 to 6.

Answer 1

-6 - (-8) = 2.

Your number line might have a bubble at 2. Or it may show movement 8 units to the right of -6. Whatever it is, you should end up at the value of 2.

Explanation: