Question

Describe the error in finding the length of AB .

Should have taken the absolute value.

Should have measured to hundredths.

Should have lined up ruler starting at 0.

Should have subtracted 5.5 instead of 4.5.

The actual length of the segment is {Blank}
centimeters.

Answer 1

Should have taken the absolute value

Actual length = 3.5 centimeters

Explanation:

Length is always a positive value or zero

So one should take the absolute value which is always positive

|-3.5| = 3.5 where the | | denotes absolute value of what is enclosed