Question

Point P, Q, and R are shown on the number line. What is the distance between point P and point Q? P(-76) Q(-24) R(0) A) 52 units B) 63 units C) 70 units D) 100 units

Answer 1

The correct option is;

A) 52 units

Explanation:

Numbers on the number line progress from lowest value to highest value with the magnitude increasing in both ways from the zero mark. That is, numbers on the left of zero mark, (negative numbers) increase as we progress to the left while numbers on the right of the zero mark, (positive numbers) increase as we progress to the right.

Here we have point P = -76 and

Point Q = -24

Therefore Q > P

Hence the distance from P to Q is

Q - P = -24 - (-76) = 52.

Answer 2

Option A is correct.

The distance between P and Q along the number line = 52 units

Explanation:

Three points are given as having the coordinates P(-76) Q(-24) R(0) on the number line

The distance between two point on the number line is given as the difference between the two points.

PQ = point Q - point P = -24 - (-76) = 52 units.

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