Find the value of the following using number line: 7

Find the value of the following using number line: 7 - (-10)

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.

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Start at 0 facing positive direction.

Move 7 units forward to represent (+7).

Turn towards the negative side.

Move 10 units backwards to reach +17.

7 - (-10) = +17.