Question

Identify the subtraction equation that the given number line represents.

• A. $36–12=24$
• B. $48–36=12$
• C. $48–30=18$
• D. $48–36=13$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $48–36=12$

On the number line, we can see two backward jumps of 30 from 48, and then 6 from 18. So, the number that is subtracted from 48 is broken down into 30 and 6 to reach 12.

30 + 6 = 36

The number 36 is broken apart into 30 and 6 and subtracted from 48 to reach 12.


So, the subtraction equation that the number line represents is 48 – 36 = 12.

Hence, Option B is correct.