Question

Which expression represents the distance between -1 and 4? Choose all that apply.

A) 4 - (-1)
B) |4 - (-1)|
C) -1 - 4
D) |-1 - 4|

Answer 1

The expression that represents the distance between -1 and 4 is |4 - (-1)|, which is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression that represents the distance between -1 and 4 is |4 - (-1)|, which is option B. The absolute value of the difference between the two points gives us the distance without considering the direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Calculate 4 - (-1): 4 - (-1) = 4 + 1 = 5.
2. Take the absolute value of the result: |5| = 5.