SOLUTION: Why do you start with greater number when adding on a number line?
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Question 653453: Why do you start with greater number when adding on a number line?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Who said you have to do that? Addition is commutative, whether you are on a number line or not.
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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