Question

Evaluate the following using number line (-2)+(-6)

Answer 1

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Draw a line placing 0 at right hand side.

2. Subdivide the line into 10 portions.

3. Mark the numbers from -1 to -10 as 0 was placed earlier. (Right to left on number line)

4. Mark "-2" then count next 6 numbers to the left side as it "-6" is negative.

5. It will give "-8".

6. Join 0 to -2 then -2 to -8 by projectile line.

7. Done