Question

Refer to the diagram to the right.(a)Write an equation for the diagram to the right.b. Find the sum.C. Describe the sum in terms of the distance from the first addend. Explain.d. What integers do the arrows represent?

Answer 1

(a)An equation for the diagram is:

$-5+(-4)=-9$

(b)The sum is -9.

(c)The sum (-9) is 4 units away from the first addend (that is, -5).

(d)The arrows represent the integers -5 and -9.