**Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the expression \[2 - (-5)\]?**

Choose 1 answer:

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)   

The number that is \[5\] to the *left* of \[2\] on the number line

A

The number that is \[5\] to the *left* of \[2\] on the number line

(Choice B)   

The number that is \[5\] to the *right* of \[2\] on the number line

B

The number that is \[5\] to the *right* of \[2\] on the number line

(Choice C)   

The number that is \[2\] to the *left* of \[-5\] on the number line

C

The number that is \[2\] to the *left* of \[-5\] on the number line

(Choice D)   

The number that is \[2\] to the *right* of \[-5\] on the number line

D

The number that is \[2\] to the *right* of \[-5\] on the number line

To interpret the expression \(2 - (-5)\), you should recognize that subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding the positive version of that number. Therefore, 

\[
2 - (-5) = 2 + 5 = 7.
\]

This means the correct interpretation is the number that is 5 units to the right of 2 on the number line. 

So, the correct answer is:

**Choice B:** The number that is \[5\] to the *right* of \[2\] on the number line.

Would you like more details on how to interpret similar expressions or have any other questions?

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Here are 8 related questions you might find interesting:
1. How do you subtract negative numbers in general?
2. What is the interpretation of \( -2 - (-5) \)?
3. How would you represent \( 2 - (-3) \) on a number line?
4. How do addition and subtraction of negative numbers differ on a number line?
5. What happens when you subtract a positive number from a negative number?
6. Can subtraction be thought of as the addition of the opposite number?
7. What is the meaning of \( 2 + (-5) \)?
8. How does subtracting a larger negative number from a smaller negative number work?

**Tip:** Always remember that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the corresponding positive number.

Understand the interpretation of the expression 2 - (-5) on the number line. Learn how subtracting a negative number works and find out the correct positioning on the number line. Suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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