Question

Select the locations on the number line to plot the points 5, 3, and −2

Answer 1

Answer:

To find the points, remember the definition of distance or difference.

First, the 5 is easy to find, is in the extreme right.

Now, the next number is 3.

The difference between 3 and 5 is:

3 - 5 =  - 2

This means that the place of the 3 will be 2 units at the left of the 5.

The next number is -2

The difference between -2 and 5 is:

-2 - 5 = -7

This means that the -2 is located 7 units at the left of the 5.

Below is an image of the located points in a number line.