What’s the difference between -70 in -30 on the number line

Manuel Ferreria asked Jun 12, 2023

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Manuel Ferreria asked Jun 12, 2023

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Answer:

If the distance is meant instead of a difference the answer is 40

Explanation:

You would subtract the absolute value of

|-70-(-30)|

|-70+30|

|-40|

The absolute value of -40 is 40

Surie answered Jun 18, 2023

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