Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −7−(−11)?Choose 1 answer:(A) Start at −7 on the number line and move 11 to the left.(B) Start at −7 on the number line and move 11 to the right.(C) Start at −11 on the number line and move 7 to the left.(D) Start at −11 on the number line and move 7 to the right.
Q. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −7−(−11)?Choose 1 answer:(A) Start at −7 on the number line and move 11 to the left.(B) Start at −7 on the number line and move 11 to the right.(C) Start at −11 on the number line and move 7 to the left.(D) Start at −11 on the number line and move 7 to the right.
Understand the expression: Understand the expression −7−(−11). This expression involves subtracting a negative number from −7. Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
Rewrite the expression: Rewrite the expression by changing the subtraction of a negative number to addition. −7−(−11) becomes −7+11.
Perform the addition: Perform the addition. Starting at −7 on the number line and adding 11 means moving 11 units to the right. −7+11=4.
Match with interpretation: Match the result with the correct interpretation. The correct interpretation is the one that describes starting at −7 and moving 11 units to the right, which results in the value 4.
Select correct answer: Review the answer choices and select the one that matches the interpretation from Step 4. The correct answer is (B) Start at −7 on the number line and move 11 to the right.
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