Question

30 PTS PLS HELP ME One computer desk is located at (7, 2) on the map. Another is located at (7, -8). How many feet separate the two computer desks? Explain or show how you got your answer.

Answer 1

So the distance between the two desks is 10 units.

Explanation:

desk A and desk B are on the same column, since both coordinates' x factors are 7. So all we need to do now is find the difference of 2 and -8. so we can simplify So the distance between the two desks is 10 units.

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Answer 2

We know already that desk A and desk B are on the same column, since both coordinates' x factors are 7. So all we need to do now is find the difference of 2 and -8. So, we get the [very simple] equation
`2 - (-8) = d`. Now, when you subtract a negative, it's pretty much just adding, so we can simplify this equation to
`2 + 8 = d`, and we all know
`2 + 8 = 10`. So the distance between the two desks is 10 units.

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