Sure, let's solve the given subtraction problems step-by-step.
1. Subtracting 5 from 1:
- First, we start with the number 1.
- Then, we need to subtract 5 from this number.
- Subtracting a larger number from a smaller number will result in a negative number.
- We can think of this subtraction in terms of moving to the left on the number line. Starting at 1 and moving 5 steps to the left gives:
[tex]\( 1 - 5 \)[/tex]
- Moving 5 steps to the left of 1 (0, -1, -2, -3, -4) takes us to -4.
So, [tex]\( 1 - 5 = -4 \)[/tex].
2. Subtracting 3 from -3:
- We start with -3.
- Then we need to subtract 3 from it.
- Subtracting a positive number from a negative number moves us further into negative territory.
- Again, we can use the number line. Starting at -3, subtracting 3 means moving 3 steps to the left:
[tex]\( -3 - 3 \)[/tex]
- Moving 3 steps to the left of -3 (-4, -5, -6) takes us to -6.
So, [tex]\( -3 - 3 = -6 \)[/tex].
Hence, the solutions to the given subtraction problems are:
[tex]\[
\begin{array}{r}
1 - 5 = -4 \\
-3 - 3 = -6
\end{array}
\][/tex]
