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OpenStudy (kingkool567):

What is the distance between -13 and 13 on a number line? A.) -26 B.) -13 C.) 0 D.) 26

zepdrix (zepdrix):

From -13 to 0 is a distance of 13 units. From 0 to 13 is another 13 units.

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

And just a heads up, distance can't be negative.

OpenStudy (kingkool567):

I'm guessing, it's zero?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Draw the number line and count units.

OpenStudy (studygurl14):

No, not 0. Do 13-(-13)

zepdrix (zepdrix):

My explanation wasn't clear? :o 13 units....... . . . . and then another 13 units.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (studygurl14):

^13 + 13 =?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Graphical explanation of @zepdrix's explanation. |dw:1476989623421:dw|

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