Question

you get 10 points please help- Complete the statement below. Then use a number line to find the sum 7+​(−2​). 7+​(−2​) is​ ___ units from 7​, in the​ ___ direction. 7+​(−2​) is ___ units from 7, in the positive or negative direction ?

Answer 1

7+​(−2​) is _-2__ units from 7, in the positive or negative direction.

Explanation:

7+​(−2​) is telling us to start at 7 and then add -2, which would could be rewritten as "7 - 2." This is equal to 5.

is​ _-2__ units from 7​, in the​ _left or negative__ direction.

7+​(−2​) is _-2__ units from 7, in the positive or negative direction.

See attached image for the number line.