A integer tells us exactly how many whole units we will move away from 0 along the number line.
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To graph the given number on a number line, let's first consider its form.
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In this case, we are given an integer number. An integer tells us exactly how many whole units we will move away from 0 along the number line.
Since the given number is negative, we will move 2 whole units to the left.