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What is the distance between -9 and -2 on a number line

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

The distance between -9 and -2 on a number line is 7. If you check the picture attached, you will find that there are 7 units between -9 and -2.

Another way to calculate this is by subtracting the two numbers (In any order) and then taking the absolute value of the number. Therefore:

-9 - (-2) = -7

Abs(-7) = 7

Also it could be:

-2 - (-9) = 7

Abs(7) = 7

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