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On a number line, what is the distance between -8 and -2?

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Concept

The key to finding the distance between two points is to remember that the geometric definition of subtraction is the distance between the two numbers as long as we subtract the smaller number from the larger.

Solution

⇛(-8) - (-2)

⇛8 - 2

⇛6

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Answer:

6 units

Explanation:

Distance between two points on the number lines, the difference between the absolute values.

I-8 I - I - 2I = 8 - 2 = 6

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