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Which statement correctly describes the position of -8 relative to -3 on a number line?

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  • A-8 is to the right of -3.
  • B-8 is to the left of -3.
  • C-8 is at the same position as -3.
  • D-8 is 5 units away from -3 in the positive direction.
Explanation

On a number line, smaller numbers are to the left of larger numbers. Since -8 is smaller than -3, -8 is to the left of -3.

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