Points V, W, X, Y, and Z are graphed on a number line. The coordinate of point V is –8.

What points are at a distance of 5 units from point V?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
W = –13

B.
X = –8

C.
Y = –3

D.
Z = 3

Question

Points V, W, X, Y, and Z are graphed on a number line. The coordinate of point V is –8. 
 
What points are at a distance of 5 units from point V?
 
Choose all answers that are correct.
 
 A.
W = –13
 
 B.
X = –8
 
 C.
Y = –3
 
 D.
Z = 3

anonymous · Answer

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texaschic101 · Answer

ok....your at -8 on a number line...and you need to find the points that are 5 units away...going in both directions.
-8 + 5 = - 3
-8 + (-5) = -8 - 5 = - 13
so your points are -3 and - 13....Y and W