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Find the distance between the points (-18, 11) and (9, 11).
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Answer: 27 units

Step-by-step explanation:

The y coordinates are the same. Focus on the x coordinates only.

Let A = -18, B = 0 and C = 9. Plot these values on a number line.

The gap from A to B is 18 units. The gap from B to C is 9 units.

The total distance from A to C is therefore 18+9 = 27 units.

An alternative method is to use the distance formula, but it's a bit overkill in my opinion.

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