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Q.

On the number line, represent the integer that is 2 less than -3.

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a

-5

b

1

c

-1

d

3

answer is A.

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Given statement: 2 less than -3.

To find the required value, we will proceed in a step-wise manner.

On the number line, first mark -3. For this, move from 0 and then move 3 steps to the left. Call it point C.

Then, move two steps left again, since we have to take 2 less than -3.

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Now, we observe that we stop at -5 after performing the above steps.

 

Thus, the integer which is 2 less than -3 is -5.

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