To find the sums $-4 + 2$ and $-4 + (-2)$ on a number line, follow these steps:

1. Finding the sum of $-4 + 2$:

• Step 1: Start at $-4$ on the number line.
• Step 2: Since you're adding a positive number ($+2$), move 2 units to the right.
• Step 3: After moving 2 units to the right, you land on $-2$.
• Result: $-4 + 2 = -2$.

2. Finding the sum of $-4 + (-2)$:

• Step 1: Start at $-4$ on the number line.
• Step 2: Since you're adding a negative number ($-2$), move 2 units to the left.
• Step 3: After moving 2 units to the left, you land on $-6$.
• Result: $-4 + (-2) = -6$.

Summary:

• $-4 + 2$ is found by moving right and equals $-2$.
• $-4 + (-2)$ is found by moving left and equals $-6$.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

1. How would you find the sum $3 + (-5)$ on a number line?
2. What is the result of $-7 + 3$ on a number line?
3. How can you subtract a negative number using a number line?
4. What is the sum of two negative numbers on a number line?
5. How does moving left or right on a number line affect the sum?

Tip: When adding a negative number on a number line, always move to the left. When adding a positive number, move to the right.