Question

plotting opposites on a horizontal number line
use the number line to complete the statements.
the opposite of 4 is
the opposite of -8 is
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10

Explanation:

Step1: Define opposite of a number

The opposite of a number $x$ is $-x$, which is the same distance from 0 on the number line but on the opposite side.

Step2: Find opposite of 4

For $x=4$, opposite is $-4$.

Step3: Find opposite of -8

For $x=-8$, opposite is $-(-8)=8$.

Answer:

The opposite of 4 is $-4$
The opposite of $-8$ is $8$