Why is 3 + (−5) equal to −2?

A.Because it is 5 units to the left of 0 on a horizontal number line
B. Because it is 5 units to the right of 3 on a horizontal number line
C. Because it is 5 units to the left of 3 on a horizontal number line
D. Because it is 5 units to the right of 0 on a horizontal number line