Question

Express the distance between the given numbers using absolute value. Then find the distance by evaluating the absolute value expression. 88 and -92

Answer 1

The distance between them is 180 units

Explanation:

Given

`a = 88`

`b = -92`

Required

Using absolute value, calculate the distance between them

The distance d is calculated as:

`d = |b - a|`

Substitute values for a and b

`d = |-92 - 88|`

`d = |-180|`

`d = 180`

It can also be calculated using:

`d = |a - b|`

Substitute values for a and b

`d = |88 - (-92)|`

Open bracket

`d = |88 +92|`

`d = |180|`

`d = 180`