Which number line correctly shows 4.5 – 2.5?

First option is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

According to the number line,

First we go 4.5 units towards the positive axis of x from the origin.

And then back by 2.5 units from there towards the negative axis of x to show the subtraction.

So, it will interpretate the subtraction of 2.5 from 4.5.

Numerically, it is expressed as

4.5-2.5=2

So, It should reach at 2 in the positive axis of x.

Hence, First option is correct.

vwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.

step-by-step explanation:

the image is given below

since the options are not given so we draw it from the equation

the given equation is

y = (x-1) (x+4)

y = y² + 3x - 4

the above equation is a quadratic equation which will have two roots. if we draw the graph for it, it will look like this