Question

how can i calculate the distance between the numbers -9 and 8 by writing and simplifying an absolute value expression

Answer 1

|-9-8|

Answer 2

thxs

Answer 3

yw

Answer 4

so for 11 and 4 it will be \[\left| 11-4 \right|\]

Answer 5

no, its he smaller value minus the larger value moded,

so |4-11| = |-7| = 7

Answer 6

oh ok for the absolute value expression for -3 and -12 will it be l-3-(-12)l

Answer 7

is it right?

Answer 8

but -12 is smaller than -3,

so |-12-(-3)|= |-12+3| =|-9|= 9

Answer 9

so the biggest one goes first?

Answer 10

| "smaller value" - "larger value" |

Answer 11

oh ok thank u soo much

Answer 12

it will be 9 the answer

Answer 13

yep

Answer 14

thanks!!!! :D