Subtraction of integers using a number line worksheet with three examples and multiple-choice answers.

Let's solve each problem step by step using the number line method for subtracting integers.

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Problem 1: 7 – 5 = ?

Step-by-step:
- Start at 7 on the number line.
- Subtracting 5 means moving 5 units to the left.
- From 7, move left:
7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2
- You land on 2.

✔ Answer: A. 2

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Problem 2: 4 – 8 = ?

Step-by-step:
- Start at 4 on the number line.
- Subtracting 8 means moving 8 units to the left.
- From 4, move left:
4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 → -1 → -2 → -3 → -4
- You land on -4.

✔ Answer: D. -4

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Problem 3: 6 – (-2) = ?

Important rule:
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive version of that number.

So:
> 6 – (-2) = 6 + 2 = 8

Using the number line:
- Start at 6.
- Subtracting -2 means you move 2 units to the right (because subtracting a negative is like adding).
- From 6 → 7 → 8

You land on 8.

✔ Answer: B. 8

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✔ Final Answers:

1. A. 2
2. D. -4
3. B. 8

Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation with arrows on the number line!