Question

An expression is shown below.

- 1 2/3 - x
Assume that this expression is plotted on a number line starting at - 1 2/3.
What could the value of x be in order to move right more than 3 units on the number line from the starting point? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

It is -4 and -5 2/3

Explanation:

They are the only negatives that are 3, or over 3, units higher then -1 2/3.