Explanation:
the number line : a potentially infinite horizontal line.
it shows all numbers, with 0 in the center, eher we are looking at it. the negative numbers go to the left of 0, with -1, -2, -3, ... going from right to left.
the positive numbers go to the right of 0, with 1, 2, 3 going from left to right.
point S = -14
and the distance to a point R (RS) is 10.
now, on such a line we can always go in 2 directions : left and right.
our starting point is S (-14).
going 10 units to the right (positive direction) we get to -4.
as -14 + 10 = -4
going 10 units to the left (negative direction) we get to -24.
as -14 - 10 = -24
so, R can be at -4 or -24.