Question

-2 1/2 to -5 3/4 what is the distance between the two on a number line

Answer 1

3 1/4

distances are always positive.. "how many steps would you need to take to walk from -2 1/2 to -5 3/4 on a number like ...

-3,-4,-5 would be three steps , but then you would be at -5 1/2. 1/2 is 2/4's

you are 1/4 away from the -5 3/4 so add another 1/4

Explanation:

Answer 2

3 1/4

Explanation:

difference between the 2 = -5 3/4-(-2 1/2) = -5 3/4+2 1/2 = -3 1/4

since distance is +ve, answer is 3 1/4