Question

By how much does 4 exceed -16

Answer 1

Given,

Number 1 = 4

Number 2 = -16

To find ,

By how much does no. 1 exceeds no. 2

Solution :

Difference b/w no. 1 & no.2 = no. 1- no.2

$= 4 - ( - 16)$

Open the brackets :

The sign of term inside the bracket will change as there is -ve sign before the brackets

$= 4 + 16$

$= 20$

So , no. 1 i.e 4 is 20 units ahead of no.2 i.e -16 on the number line.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-16-4 = - 20

So 4 exceeds - 16 by - 20