Question 627260
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Hi,
(-5) - (3)  || Note: This says to start at -5 and move <u>back</u> 3 spaces
(-5) - (3) = -8
{{{number_line( 600, -10, 10, -5,-8 )}}}
(-5) - (-3) = -5 + 3   |Note: This would say, start at -5 and move <u>forward</u> 3 spaces
(-5) - (-3) = -2
{{{number_line( 600, -10, 10, -5,-2 )}}}