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Comparison of Integers Using a Number Line

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On a number line, one button is kept at -3. To reach -9, ________ should be moved ?

A

6 steps towards left

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B

5 steps towards right

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6 steps towards right

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5 steps towards left

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Solution

The correct option is A
6 steps towards left

Since -3 and -9 are negative integers and their difference is -6, therefore 6 steps towards left have to be moved.

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