Question

What is the distance from -12 to -5

5



7



17

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Use a number line if you have too

... -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3...

Count the difference between -12 and -5, which is 7

So the answer is 7

Answer 2

Answer: 17

Explanation: Distance is always positive. You add 12 to 5. If you walk 12 meters forward, and then 5 meters backward, you’ve still walked 17 meters.