Point P on the number line shows Lara's score after the first round of a quiz:

A number line is shown from negative 8 to 0 to positive 8. There are increments of 1 on either side of the number line. The even numbers are labeled on either side of the number line. Point P is shown on 3.

In round two, she lost 4 points. Which equation shows how many total points she has at the end of round two?

(5 points)

Group of answer choices

3 + 1 = −4, because −4 is 1 unit to the left of 3

3 + (−4) = −1, because −1 is 4 units to the left of 3

3 + 4 = −1, because −1 is 4 units to the left of 3

3 + (−1) = −4, because −4 is 1 unit to the left of 3

1 answer

The correct equation is:

3 + (-4) = -1, because -1 is 4 units to the left of 3.