Question

Zoey solved the calculation 5 + 3.89 using a decimal number line. The decimal number line shows how Zoey calculated the answer.

Use the decimal number line to help you solve 5 + 3.89.

Leave your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

Answer 1

Start at the point 0
Then move 5 points right because 5 is positive
The another 3.89 points right because your adding a positive number
Sooo 5 + 3.89 = 8.89

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