Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −6−(−5)?Choose 1 answer:(A) A The number that is 6 to the left of −5 on the number line(B) The number that is 6 to the right of −5 on the number line(C) The number that is 5 to the left of −6 on the number line(D) The number that is 5 to the right of −6 on the number line
Q. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression −6−(−5)?Choose 1 answer:(A) A The number that is 6 to the left of −5 on the number line(B) The number that is 6 to the right of −5 on the number line(C) The number that is 5 to the left of −6 on the number line(D) The number that is 5 to the right of −6 on the number line
Understand the expression: Understand the expression.The expression −6−(−5) involves subtracting a negative number from a negative number.Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.
Perform the calculation: Perform the calculation.−6−(−5)=−6+5Now, we add the numbers considering their signs.
Calculate the sum: Calculate the sum. −6+5=−1This means that the expression −6−(−5) equals −1.
Interpret the result on the number line: Interpret the result on the number line.The result of −1 means that we are moving 5 units to the right from −6 on the number line, because adding a positive number moves us to the right.
Choose the correct answer: Choose the correct answer.The correct interpretation of the expression −6−(−5) is:(D) The number that is 5 to the right of −6 on the number line.
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