Question

5. Which of the expressions represent the distance between -8 and 7 on a

number line? Check all that apply.
A. 1-8 + 71
OB. 17+81
O C. -7+81
O D. 18-71
O E. 17-81
O F. 1-8-71

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The difference between -8 and 7 on the number line is

- 8 - 7 = -15

However, as distance is always positive so we take the absolute value of |-8 - 7| = 15

Answer: Option F ==> |-8 -7|