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Use a number line to find the sum. $$ -7+3 $$

   Use a number line to find the sum.
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Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills

Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 8

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04/27/2020

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Key Concepts

Number Line

A number line is a visual representation of numbers laid out along a straight line, which helps in visualizing arithmetic operations by showing positions of numbers relative to each other. It allows one to see how movements to the right or left correspond to adding or subtracting values.

Integer Addition

Integer addition involves combining whole numbers, including both positive and negative values, to find a sum. This process can be visualized on a number line where adding a positive number moves the position to the right, and adding a negative number moves it to the left.

Negative Numbers

Negative numbers are values that are less than zero. They are typically represented to the left of zero on a number line and indicate a deficit or a value below a defined benchmark. Understanding how negative numbers interact with positive numbers is essential for performing and visualizing arithmetic operations correctly.

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