Question

which expression represents the distance between the two points x and y on the number line -4 and 3

Answer 1

It would have to be 3 because distance can't be a negative number.

Answer 2

Answer with explanation:

The two points on the number line are

x = -4

y=3

The distance is a positive Quantity.

So, Distance between x and y can be written as:

=|x-y| or |y-x|

=|3-(-4)| or |-4-3|

=|3+4| or |-7|

=|7| or |-7|

=7 Units

The expression will be : =|x-y| or |y-x|

=|3-(-4)| or |-4-3|