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Question
The integer ‘5 units to the right of 0 on the number line’ is ______.
Options
+ 5
– 5
+ 4
– 4
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Solution
The integer ‘5 units to the right of 0 on the number line’ is + 5.
Explanation:
On the number line every number to the right of zero is represented with a ‘+’ sign.
Thus at a distance of 5 units there is + 5.
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