Question

Which expression represent the distance between -3 and 5 on the number line.​

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

The formula of a distance between two points (numbers) A and B on the number line:

d = |B - A|

We have A = -3 and B = 5. Substitute:

d = |5 - (-3)| = |5 + 3| = |8| = 8