Question

Which expressions represent the distance between the two points?

Choose all answers that are correct.

The number line shows two points with coordinates negative 15 and positive 2.

A.
–15 + 2

B.
|–15 – 2|

C.
|2 – (–15)|

D.
|–15 + 2|

Answer 1

From 0 to -15 on the number line the distance is 15. From 0 to 2 on the number line the distance is 2. 2+15=17. Which of the options give you 17 when you solve it?

Answer 2

thnaks

Answer 3

Sure :)