Question

On a number line, the number which is 5 units right of -2 is .

• A. 0
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. -2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3

A standard number line looks as depicted in the below diagram:


Now, $5$ units right of $-2$ can be visualised as


As per the above diagram, the number, which is $5$ units right of $-2$ is $\underset{–}{3}$.