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Point p= -4 >>>> the distance between point q and point p is 6 1/2 units. Which number could represent point q

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p = -4

q could be 6.5 units to the right ... or to the left ... of point p.

to the right: p + q ⇒
-4 + (6(1)/(2)) = 2(1)/(2)

to the left: p - q ⇒
-4 - (6(1)/(2)) = -10(1)/(2)

Answer:
2(1)/(2) or
-10(1)/(2)

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