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On a number line, what is the distance between 5 and -2?

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

The distance between 5 and 0 is 5 units. And the distance between -2 and 0 is 2 units thus the distance between -2 and 5 is 7.

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

to get to -2 to 5 you must move up 7 spota

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