Question

Draw a number line and answer the following :
(a) Which number will we reach if we move 4 numbers to the right of – 2.
(b) Which number will we reach if we move 5 numbers to the left of 1.
(c) If we are at – 8 on the number line, in which direction should we move to reach – 13?
(d) If we are at – 6 on the number line, in which direction should we move to reach – 1?

Answer 1

(a)
 

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(b)

 

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(c) -13 lies to the left of -8 on the number line. Hence, we should move to the left

 

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(d) -1 lies to the right of -6 on the number line. So, we should move to the right.