Question

Question 2 (c)

Use number line and add the following integers:

(–1) + (–7)

Answer 1

As per the question we have to find (-1) + (-7).

Now, (-1) + (-7) = -1 - 7

To find -1 - 7 we will follow the given steps:

(i) make a number line.

(ii) start from -1 on the number line.

(iii) move 7 units to the left of -1 on the number line.

Hence, (-1) + (-7) = (-8)