Question

(+5)-(-3)subtract using the number line​

Answer 1

Answer:Subtraction of a negative number from a positive number.

For example: Evaluate using a number line (+5) – (-3).

Mark the position of numbers +5 and -3 on the same number line.

Subtraction of a Negative Number from a Positive Number

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Now starting from the position of -3, count the number of steps needed to reach +5. Also see the direction. We find, we have to move 8 steps to the right.

Therefore, (+5) – (-3) = +8