Question

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression -4 - (-7)?

Answer 1

D. the number that is 7 to the right of -4 on the number line

Explanation:

interpret -4 - (-7)

= -4 +7

therefore

the number that is 7 to the right of -4 on the number line

so its D.

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

So we have the expression:

`-4-(-7)`

First, simplify. Two negatives make a positive. Therefore, the -(-7) turns into +7:

`-4-(-7)\\=-4+7`

When adding on the number line, we move to the right.

Therefore, the correct interpretation is the value 7 digits to the right of -4.

D is the correct answer.