SOLUTION: i was wondering how i would solve 57+(-59) on a number line would this mean i am going to have to draw 57 little lines forward for positive and the -59 backwards. is there an easie

SOLUTION: i was wondering how i would solve 57+(-59) on a number line would this mean i am going to have to draw 57 little lines forward for positive and the -59 backwards. is there an easie

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Question 226415: i was wondering how i would solve 57+(-59) on a number line would this mean i am going to have to draw 57 little lines forward for positive and the -59 backwards. is there an easier way? please let me know as soon as possibl thank you
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
57 + (-59) = -2

Your method is correct, but I don't see an easier way.
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