To subtract 7 from 19 on a number line, we should move 7 units from the if we start from number 19.

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Solution

Subtraction of numbers on a number line is done by moving towards the left-hand side of a number line.

Thus, 19 − 7 = 12

12 lies 7 units on the left of 19.

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