Question

Determine the answer to (−5) + 4 and explain the steps using a number line (5 points)

Answer 1

Hello,

The correct answer is -1.

(Drawing the number line)

Draw a number line on a piece of paper. Write a 0 in the middle. Then on the left side on the number line write the numbers -1 to -5. On the right side of the number line draw the numbers 1 - 5.

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1  0  1  2  3  4  5

(Finding the answer)

On the number line start at -5 and then move 4 spaces to your right and you will land on the number -1.

(Answer)

(-5) + 4 = -1

Hope this helps!!!!!! (:

Answer 2

-5 + 4 = -1

start at -5 on ur number line....and since u r adding 4, move 4 spaces to the right and u should arrive at -1