Question

The distance between -18 and 15 is equal to _____.

1. 18 - 15
2. -18 - 15
3. 15 - 18
4. 15 - (-18)

Answer 1

4. 15 - (-18)

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is 4) 15 - (-18).

Explanation:

Consider the provided numbers -18 and 15.

We need to find the distance between -18 and 15.

To find the distance between the number, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

Here the smaller number is -18 so subtract it from 15 as shown:

`15-(-18)=15+18=33`

Hence, the required expression is
`15-(-18)`

Therefore, the correct option is 4) 15 - (-18).