Question

A number is 6 units away from -3 on the number line. Which of the following could the number be? Select all that apply.

-9
-8
3
2

Thank you for those who help I suck at math and it’s the subject I struggle in

Answer 1

Answer is 3, -9


6 units away means x+6 or x-6
-3+6=3 (you can draw a number line if it helps you)
Or -3-6=-9
Therefore answer is both 3 and -9