Question

The value of m is a distance of 1 unit from -2 on a number line. Which numbers, if any, could be the value of m?

A) -3
B) -2
C) -1
D) 0
E) 1
F) 2

Answer 1

The possible values for m that are 1 unit away from -2 on a number line are -3 and -1.

Step-by-step explanation:

The value of m that is a distance of 1 unit from -2 on a number line can be found by moving one unit to the left and one unit to the right from -2. If we move to the left (decreasing the value), we get to -3 (-2 - 1 = -3). If we move to the right (increasing the value), we get to -1 (-2 + 1 = -1). Therefore, the possible values for m are -3 and -1. So, the correct options would be A) -3 and C) -1.