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Points A and B are to be mapped onto a number line according to two equations. The solution to the equation A/2= -5 is the coordinate of point A. The solution to the equation 8= -B/0.5 is the coordinate of point B.

(a) Solve the first equation to find the coordinate of point A. Show your work.
(b) Solve the second equation to find the coordinate of point B. Show your work.
(c) Determine the distance between points A and B. Explain.

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User Tom Shaw
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Answer:

The answer for A is- 10, and the answer for B is 4

Explanation:

The answer for A You multiply 2 x -5 and get -10

For B its 0.5 x 8 = 4

And point A and B are 13 spaces away.

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