Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression 2−(−5)?Choose 1 answer:(A) The number that is 5 to the left of 2 on the number line(B) The number that is 5 to the right of 2 on the number line(C) The number that is 2 to the left of −5 on the number line(D) The number that is 2 to the right of −5 on the number line
Q. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression 2−(−5)?Choose 1 answer:(A) The number that is 5 to the left of 2 on the number line(B) The number that is 5 to the right of 2 on the number line(C) The number that is 2 to the left of −5 on the number line(D) The number that is 2 to the right of −5 on the number line
Subtracting Negative Numbers: Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So, 2−(−5) is equivalent to 2+5.
Perform Addition: Perform the addition: 2+5 equals 7.
Interpret on Number Line: Now, interpret the result on the number line. Starting from 2, moving 5 units to the right will land you at 7.
Compare with Choices: Compare the interpretation with the given choices. The correct interpretation is that the number is 5 units to the right of 2 on the number line.