Question

Choose the appropriate option towards the correctness of the below statement.

We travel in the $\underset{–}{\text{right}}$ direction on a number line while adding $\underset{–}{\text{positive numbers}}.$ We also travel in the $\underset{–}{\text{left}}$ direction on a number line when adding $\underset{–}{\text{negative numbers}}$.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

To add positive numbers, we move in the right direction on a number line.
For example: $0+5$


To add negative numbers, we move in the left direction on a number line.
For example: $0+(-5)$