Which of the following are true statements about the expression −8+8?Choose 2 answers:A The expression describes the number that is 8 to the left of −8 on the number line.B The expression describes the number that is 8 to the right of −8 on the number line.C The expression equals −16.D The expression equals 0.
Q. Which of the following are true statements about the expression −8+8?Choose 2 answers:A The expression describes the number that is 8 to the left of −8 on the number line.B The expression describes the number that is 8 to the right of −8 on the number line.C The expression equals −16.D The expression equals 0.
Identify Operation and Numbers: Identify the operation and numbers involved in the expression.The expression is −8+8, which involves adding 8 to −8.
Perform Addition: Perform the addition to find the value of the expression. −8+8=0
Interpret Result on Number Line: Interpret the result on the number line. Adding 8 to −8 moves us 8 units to the right on the number line, starting from −8 and ending at 0.
Check Options: Check the given options against the calculation and interpretation.Option A suggests moving 8 units to the left of −8, which would result in −16, not 0. This is incorrect.Option B suggests moving 8 units to the right of −8, which is correct as it results in 0.Option C states the expression equals −16, which is incorrect as the calculation shows it equals 0.Option D states the expression equals 0, which is correct as shown by the calculation.
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