Adding Negative Numbers

Problem

To add different numbers, change the numbers below and click the "Calculate!" button.

Step-by-step solution

1. We will use a number line.

2. Find -3 on the number line. This is where we will start.

3. The second number is -2. Since -2 is negative we will move 2 units to the left.

4. We are at -5. The answer is -5.

Answer

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