Question

On a number line, what is the distance between −17 and 9?

Answer 1

Find the distance by subtracting the two numbers and finding the absolute value.

-17-9=-26

|-26|= 26

Final answer: 26

Explanation:

Answer 2

Find the distance by subtracting the two numbers and finding the absolute value.

-17-9=-26
|-26|= 26

Final answer: 26