Using the number line write the integer which is :
(a) 3 more than 5
(b) 5 more than –5
(c) 6 less than 2
(d) 3 less than –2

Solution:

We use the concepts of positive and negative integers on a number line to answer the given questions.

(a) 3 more than 5 means adding 3 to 5 which gives us 8.

(b) 5 more than -5 means adding 5 and -5, which gives us 0.

(c) 6 less than 2 means subtracting 6 from 2, which gives us -4 as the difference.

(d) 3 less than -2 means subtracting 3 from -2, which gives us -5.

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 6 Exercise 6.2 Question 1

Using the number line write the integer which is : (a) 3 more than 5 (b) 5 more than –5 (c) 6 less than 2 (d) 3 less than –2

Summary:

(a) 3 more than 5 means adding 3 to 5 which gives us 8. (b) 5 more than -5 means adding 5 and -5, which gives us 0. (c) 6 less than 2 means subtracting 6 from 2, which gives us -4 as the difference. (d) 3 less than -2 means subtracting 3 from -2, which gives us -5. 

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