To add 5 and 9 on a number line, we should move 9 units towards the if we start from number 5.

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Solution

Addition of positive numbers on a number line is done by moving towards the right-hand side of a number line.

Thus, 5 + 9 = 14

14 lies 9 units on the right of 5.

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