Answer:
7 units
Explanation:
(number line:)
<- -10, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ->
←
there are 7 units from 1 to -6 (you don't count the 0)
(I'm not sure if you understood my explanation, but I do am sure about the answer, so if there is something you didn't understand let me know, and which part are you confused about so I can help you out!)