Question

Which of the following correctly uses absolute value to show the distance between -60 and 13? (5 points)

l-60 – 13| = |-73| = 73 units

I-60 13 = |-73| = -73 units

l-60 + 13| = |-47| = 47 units

I-60 + 13| = |-47| = -47 units

Answer 1

l-60 – 13| = |-73| = 73 units

Explanation:

Required

Distance between -60 and 13

Using absolute values, distance is calculated as:

`Distance = |Start - End|`

Where

`Start = -60`

`End = 13`

So, we have:

`Distance = |-60 - 13|`

`Distance = |-73|`

Take absolute value of -73

`Distance = 73`

Hence, option A answers the question