Answer:
12.7 ==> distance of RS
24.2 ==> distance of RT
Explanation:
Distance is always positive. So if you get a negative value, take the absolute value of the negative number:
For example, between point R and S:
-17.2 - (-4.5) =
-17.2 + 4.5 = ==> subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a
positive number
-(17.2 - 4.5) = -12.7
-12.7 ==> |-12.7| = 12.7 ==> distance of RS
For RT:
-17.2 - 7 =
-(17.2 + 7) = -24.2
-24.2 ==> |-24.2| = 24.2 ==> distance of RT