Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression - 3 - 5?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

As a rule, when working sums on a number line, the first listed number is the one where you start. Here, it is -3, so we start at -3 on the number line.

From there, we want to subtract 5, an operation that requires we move 5 units to the left.