Question

Which number line correctly shows 4.5 – 2.5?

A number line going from 0 to 4.5 in increments of 0.5. An arrow goes from 0 to 4.5 and then backwards from 4.5 to 2.
A number line going from negative 4.5 to 0 in increments of 0.5. An arrow goes from negative 4.5 to negative 2 and then backwards from 0 to negative 4.5.
A number line going from negative 2.5 to positive 4.5 in increments of 0.5. An arrow goes from negative 2.5 to 0 and also from 0 to 4.5.
A number line going from negative 4.5 to positive 2.5 in increments of 0.5. An arrow goes from 2.5 to 0 and from 0 to negative 4.5.
A B C or d

Answer 1

A

4.5 − 2.5 = 2.0. Choice A shows going right from 0 to 4.5 then back left 2.5 units to 2.0.