Which of these is NOT a way to think about finding -12 – 7?
The number 7 units to the left of -12 on the number line
The negative distance between -12 and 7 on the number line
Changing the signs and the operation: 12 + -7
The addition expression: -12 + -7
Which of these is NOT a way to think about finding -12 – 7? The number 7 units to the left of -12 on the number line The negative distance between -12 and 7 on the number line Changing the signs and the operation: 12 + -7 The addition expression: -12 + -7
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The statement “The negative distance between -12 and 7 on the number line” is NOT a way to think about finding -12 – 7.
Explanation:
When you subtract 7 from -12 (i.e., -12 – 7), you’re moving 7 units to the left on the number line from -12, which results in -19. The concept of “negative distance” does not apply here, as distance is always a non-negative value.