Question

question 6 points 2 solve the expression given below and identify the number line which represents the solution. - 5 + 2 - 3

Explanation:

Step1: Perform -5 + 2

We add -5 and 2. Since 5 > 2 and the sign of 5 is negative, we subtract 2 from 5 and take the negative sign. So, \(-5 + 2=-3\).

Step2: Perform -3 - 3

Now we subtract 3 from -3. When subtracting a positive number from a negative number, we add the absolute values and keep the negative sign. So, \(-3 - 3 =-(3 + 3)=-6\).

Answer:

The value of the expression \(-5 + 2 - 3\) is \(-6\).