Question

Points V, W, X, Y, and Z are graphed on a number line. The coordinate of point V is –8.

What points are at a distance of 5 units from point V?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
W = –13

B.
X = –8

C.
Y = –3

D.
Z = 3

Answer 1

Using the absolute value:

`|x-(-8)|=5\\ |x+8|=5\\ x+8=5 \vee x+8=-5\\ x=-3 \vee x=-13`

A and C