SOLUTION: how do you solve 2+(-5) using a numberline?

Question 643886: how do you solve 2+(-5) using a numberline?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start at .
Adding a positive number moves you forward (more positive).
Adding a negative number moves you backwards (less positive).
If you add (-1), you move backwards 1 spot and you'd be at .
Now where would you end up, if you add (-5)?
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