Question

Describe the correct way to find the sum of p and q if p=−59 and q=−29 .(1 point)
Responses

A. Find negative Start Fraction 2 over 9 End Fraction on the number line and count Start Fraction 5 over 9 End Fraction spaces to the right.

B. Find negative Start Fraction 5 over 9 End Fraction on the number line and count Start Fraction 2 over 9 End Fraction spaces to the right.

C. Find Start Fraction 2 over 9 End Fraction on the number line and count Start Fraction 5 over 9 End Fraction spaces to the left.

D. Find −59 on the number line and count 29 spaces to the left.

Answer 1

To find the sum of \( p \) and \( q \) where \( p = -59 \) and \( q = -29 \), we need to determine \( p + q \). This can be expressed as:

\[
-59 + (-29) = -59 - 29
\]

When you add two negative numbers, you move even further into the negative direction. Thus, you can visualize this on the number line by starting at \(-59\) and moving \(29\) spaces to the left.

Given the options, the correct choice that describes this process is:

**D. Find −59 on the number line and count 29 spaces to the left.**