Which number line best shows how to solve −6 − (−8)?

Question

(5 points)

Group of answer choices

A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 6. Another arrow points from negative 6 to 2.

A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 6. Another arrow points from negative 6 to 8.

A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to 6. Another arrow points from 6 to negative 8.

A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to negative 6. Another arrow points from negative 6 to negative 2.

Answer 1

The answer would be option C: A number line from negative 10 to 10 is shown, with numbers labeled at intervals of 2. An arrow is shown from point 0 to 6. Another arrow points from 6 to negative 8. This is because -6 - (-8) is equivalent to -6 + 8, which simplifies to 2. Therefore, the arrow should move from -6 to 2.