Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression 2 - (-5)

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

Answer 1

I believe B is the correct answer, I’m not sure so I’m sorry if it’s not.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

when rewriting it, it would be 2+5 because subtracting a negative number is the same as adding.

so it would be 5 to the right(since you are increasing/adding) to 2 (the beginning/starting point)