Math  /  Numbers & Operations

QuestionUse counters to subtract -6 - 5\mathbf{- 5}. You start with: (- \longrightarrow - \square You subtract: (- \infty - \square Which picture shows the difference? (-) (5) \square (5)

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We are using counters to visually represent the subtraction of negative numbers.
2. Each red counter represents a negative unit.
3. The problem is to subtract 6(5)-6 - (-5).

STEP 2

1. Understand the initial setup.
2. Understand the subtraction process.
3. Determine the result using counters.

STEP 3

Start with six red counters, each representing 1-1. This visually represents 6-6.

STEP 4

Subtract five red counters, each representing 1-1. This means removing five negative units from the initial six.

STEP 5

Calculate the difference by counting the remaining counters.

STEP 6

After removing five red counters from the initial six, one red counter remains.
The difference, represented by the remaining counters, is:
1\boxed{-1}
Thus, the picture showing one red counter with a minus sign represents the difference.

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