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why is 3+(-5) equal to -2?( will get a excellence and a thankyou)
A because it is 5 units to the left of 0 on a horizontal number line
B because it is a 5 units to the right of 3 on a horizontal number line
C because it is 5 units to the left of 3 on a horizontal number line
D because it is 5 units to the right of a 0 on a horizontal number line


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Answer:

C. because it is 5 units to the left of 3 on a horizontal number line

Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a number line, mark the number and 3 and count 5 steps backwards all the way to -2.

Also, a negative and a positive make a negative, therefore 3-5=-2.

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