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Question

Subtract: 5 - (-2)
Rewrite as addition: 5 + _
- Start at 0.
- Plot 5 by moving 5 units to the right.
- Add 2 by moving 2 units to the right.
5 - (-2) = _
The distance from 0 to 7 is 7 units.

Answer 1

Subtract: 5 - (-2)
Rewrite as addition: 5 + 2

• Start at 0.
• Plot 5 by moving 5 units to the right.
• Add 2 by moving 2 units to the right.
  5 - (-2) = 7
  The distance from 0 to 7 is 7 units.