Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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5. Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers
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Exercise 11 Page 34

From the starting point of - 3 on a number line, move 8 units in the positive direction.

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We can use a number line to determine the sum - 3+8. Starting at - 3 on a number line, we will move 8 units to the right. This is eight units in the positive direction.

Thus, - 3+8=5.