Question

The distance between -18 and 15 is equal to _____.

15 - (-18)
15 - 18
18 - 15
-18 - 15

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

Recall distance is ALWAYS measured as a POSITIVE number, right?

Answer 3

Hint: try graphing the numbers on a number line.

Answer 4

Also $$\large a-b=a+(-b)$$

Answer 5

Do you know the answer I'm in a rush and I need this for my exams

Answer 6

Are you writing your exams right now?

Answer 7

No for tomorrow studing

Answer 8

Draw a quick number line and plot the points.

Answer 9

How far is it between the points?

Answer 10

Ummm I really don't know because I'm trying to do it fast and get done

Answer 11

Slow down and concentrate.

Answer 12

Math requires concentration.