Question
Using a number line, find the integer which is 5 less than 2.
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Answer
5 less than 2
To get 5 less than 2, start from 2 and then move 5 units to the left of 2 to get -3
$
\therefore 5 \text { less than } 2 \text { is }-3
$
To get 5 less than 2, start from 2 and then move 5 units to the left of 2 to get -3
$
\therefore 5 \text { less than } 2 \text { is }-3
$
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