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Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression Choose answer:(A) The number that is to the left of on the number line(B) The number that is to the right of on the number line(C) The number that is to the left of on the number line(D) The number that is to the right of on the number line
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Q. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression Choose answer:(A) The number that is to the left of on the number line(B) The number that is to the right of on the number line(C) The number that is to the left of on the number line(D) The number that is to the right of on the number line
- Identify Operation: Identify the operation involved in the expression . The expression involves addition of a positive number and a negative number .
- Effect of Adding Negative: Understand the effect of adding a negative number. Adding a negative number is equivalent to subtracting its absolute value. Therefore, is the same as .
- Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction to find the result of the expression. equals .
- Interpret on Number Line: Interpret the result on the number line.The number is units to the left of on the number line because we subtracted from .
- Match with Choices: Match the result with the given choices.The correct interpretation of the expression is ＂The number that is to the left of on the number line,＂ which corresponds to choice (A).
