Question

use the number line to subtract.
-5-(-6)
(a) draw two arrows to show -5-(-6).
(b) -5-(-6)=

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the rule of subtracting a negative number

Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So, \(-5 - (-6)\) can be rewritten as \(-5 + 6\).

Step2: Perform the addition

To add \(-5\) and \(6\), we can think of it as starting from \(-5\) on the number line and moving \(6\) units to the right (since we are adding a positive number). Moving \(6\) units to the right from \(-5\): \(-5 + 6 = 1\).

Answer:

\(1\)