Question

PLEASE HELP!!

Use the number line to find the difference

Answer 1

To find the difference between 2 and -3.5 on the number line, you can move from 2 to -3.5. Since -3.5 is to the left of 2, you move in the negative direction. The difference between 2 and -3.5 is:

2 - (-3.5) = 2 + 3.5 = 5.5