Question

On the number line above, what is the coordinate of
the point between Y and Z that is three times as far
from point Z as from point Y ?
(A) –9
(B) –7
(C) –3
(D) –1
(E) 1

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Answer 1

if you divide the distance between point Y and point Z into fourths, and move 1/4 of the way from Y, that will be the point you want

Answer 2

i was thinking it was -3

Answer 3

First, what is the distance between -11 and + 5 ?

you could count, or you can subtract big number minus small number to find the distance

Answer 4

15?

Answer 5

close. what is 5 - (-11) ?

Answer 6

16

Answer 7

if you divide 16 into 4ths, you get 4.
Y ..move 4...X...move 3*4... Z

the point X is 4 steps from Y and 12 steps from Z

Answer 8

-7?

Answer 9

yes, I think so.