Question

1. graph a: -4 and its opposite, b

-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Explanation:

Step1: Find opposite of -4

The opposite of a number $x$ is $-x$. For $x=-4$, opposite $B = -(-4) = 4$.

Step2: Locate points on number line

• Mark point A at position $-4$ on the number line.
• Mark point B at position $4$ on the number line.

Answer:

• Point A is graphed at $-4$ on the number line.
• Point B (the opposite of -4) is graphed at $4$ on the number line.