Question

If we are at 8 on the number line, in which direction should we move to reach the integer

(a) -5
(b) 11
(c) 0

Answer 1

(a) If we are at 8 on the number line, then to reach the integer -5, we must move towards the left on the number line.

(b) If we are at 8 on the number line, then to reach the integer 11, we must move towards the right on the number line.

(c) If we are at 8 on the number line, then to reach the integer 0, we must move towards the left on the number line.