Question

an object starts at position 12 on a horizontal line with a reference point of 0. what is the position of the object if it moves 14 units to the left?
-26
-2
2
26

Explanation:

Step1: Define initial position

Initial position: $12$

Step2: Subtract leftward movement

Moving left means subtracting units: $12 - 14$

Step3: Calculate final position

$12 - 14 = -2$

Answer:

B. -2