Question

Then, the bug ran from −12 to −100. What distance did it cover? If this run took the bug 8 minutes, what was its average speed?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Difference between 12 and 100 is 88.

Too, 8 minutes to travel 88 units

88/8 = 11, so the bugs average speed was 11

Answer 2

The distance is 88 units

speed = 11 units per minute

Explanation:

To find the distance, take the second point and subtract the first point

-100 - (-12)

-100+12 = -88

Distance is the number (direction is positive or negative)

The distance is 88 units

To find the speed, take the distance and divide by the time

speed = 88 units / 8 minutes

speed = 11 units per minute