Question

Suppose that R and S are points on the number line.

If RS 6 and R lies at -18, where could S be located?

Answer 1

Answer: Either -12 or -24

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Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a vertical number line. Plot point R at -18 which is 18 units below 0.

Then move up 6 units to arrive at -12 which is one potential location of point S. The distance from R = -18 to R = -12 is RS = 6 units.

Now go back to point R = -18. This time move down 6 units to arrive at -24 as the other possible location of S.

See the diagram below.