Question

Using a number line, find the integer which is:
i) 4 more than -2
ii) 5 less than 2

Answer 1

i) We need to start at -2 and move forward 4 steps:
Denoting this on the number line:
So, the integer which is 4 more than -2 is 2.

ii) Similarly, here we need to start at 2 and move 5 steps backward:

Now, we land at -3, which is the required integer.