Question

an object starts at position 12 on a horizontal line with a reference point of 0. what is the position of the object if it moves 14 units to the left?
-26
-2
2
26

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial position

The initial position of the object is 12.

Step2: Determine direction - related operation

Moving to the left on a number - line means subtracting. The object moves 14 units to the left. So we calculate 12 - 14.
12-14=-2

Answer:

-2