Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −2+(−7)?Choose 1 answer:(A) The number that is 2 to the left of 7 on the number line(B) The number that is 2 to the right of 7 on the number line(C) The number that is 7 to the left of −2 on the number line(D) The number that is 7 to the right of −2 on the number line
Q. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −2+(−7)?Choose 1 answer:(A) The number that is 2 to the left of 7 on the number line(B) The number that is 2 to the right of 7 on the number line(C) The number that is 7 to the left of −2 on the number line(D) The number that is 7 to the right of −2 on the number line
Identify Operation: Identify the operation involved in the expression −2+(−7).The expression involves addition of two numbers: −2 and −7.
Understand Addition with Negatives: Understand the meaning of addition with negative numbers. Adding a negative number is the same as moving to the left on the number line.
Perform Addition of Numbers: Perform the addition of −2 and −7.−2+(−7)=−2−7=−9. This means starting at −2 on the number line and moving 7 units to the left.
Match Result with Interpretation: Match the result with the correct interpretation.The correct interpretation is (C) The number that is 7 to the left of −2 on the number line.
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