Use the number line below to show that `5+(-8) = -3`. (2 marks)
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`text(Remember:)\ + – = -`
`text(Therefore: )5+ -8 = 5-8`
`:.\ text(Start at + 5 and count 8 units in the negative direction.)`
`text(Finish point is at )-3.`