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On a number line what is the distance between -3/2 and 6?

User Simopopov
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Answer:

15/2 or 7.5

Explanation:

Distance = x_2 - x_1

Distance = 6 - (-3)/2

Distance = 6 + 3/2

Distance = 12 + 3/2

Distance = 15/2 or 7.5

User Trevor Daniels
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Answer:

  • 7.5 units

Explanation:

The distance is always positive and is same as the absolute value of subtraction of the two numbers on the line.

This can be shown as:

  • |-3/2 - 6| =
  • |-1.5 - 6| =
  • |-7.5| =
  • 7.5

or

  • | 6 - (-3/2)| =
  • |6 + 1.5| =
  • |7.5| =
  • 7.5
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