Question

5+(- 2) is __ units from 5, in the __ direction.

Answer 1

Answer:

5+(-2):

2

Which way?

Step-by-step explanation:

5+(-2)

5+(-2)=5-2=3. 3 is 2 units away from 5.

Which way?

3<5 so the answer here is negative!

Answer 2

2 units from 5 in the negative (left) direction