Question

Which expression represents the distance between 4.7 and -11.2 on the number line?

Drag and drop the correct expression into the box.

|4.7-11.2| |-11.2-4.7|

|4.7+(-11.2)|

|11.2-4.7|​

Answer 1

The first answer

Explanation:

I just know it was the right answer on k12

Answer 2

1st option

Explanation:

Calculate the distance using the absolute value function, that is

distance = | 4.7 - (- 11.2) | = | 4.7 + 11.2 | = | 15.9 | = 15.9

or

distance = | - 11.2 - 4.7 | = | - 15.9 | = 15.9