Question

Find the length of a line segment with endpoints of -9 and 7.
I don't understand how to do this.

A.-16
B.-2
C.16
D.26

Answer 1

Well its no a or b it cant be ngatvie

Answer 2

If it's just straight (no slope) you can figure the length by taking the absolute value of one endpoint subtracting the other

so \(|-9-7|=|7-(-9)|\)

also a good obsecravtion^

Answer 3

or add \(9+7\)

Answer 4

same difference

Answer 5

So you got it righ

Answer 6

Okay, that seems simple now that it's explained. Thank you guys!