Question

Question 2 (a)

Use number line and add the following integers:

9 + (–6)

Answer 1

As per the question we have to find 9 + (-6).

Now, 9 + (-6) = 9 - 6

To find 9 - 6 we will follow the given steps:

(i) make a number line

(ii) start from 9 on the number line

(iii) move 6 units to the left of 9 on the number line.

Hence, 9 + (–6) = 3.