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A number line with arrows at both ends ranges from negative 12 to 12. The numbers negative 12, 0, and 12 are labeled.
Solve the following equation: −12+8. Use the number line as a model to find the solution.
(1 point)
Responses
−20
negative 20
−4
negative 4
20
20
4
−4
To solve the equation −12+8, you can use the number line as a model.
Starting at -12 on the number line, you need to move 8 units to the right.
Following the number line, you would go from -12 to -11, -10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, and finally -4.
Therefore, the solution to the equation −12+8 is -4.