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OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
Use absolute value to find the distance between point A and point B.
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OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
@Joshiscool help
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
B is the first letter shown in B-A
so the value where B is located will go in that first box
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
THIS
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
you use the number, not the letter
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
where is B on the number line?
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OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
7
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
yes so 7 goes in that first box
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
where is A located?
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
-6
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
-6 goes in that second box
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OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
LIKE THIS
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
correct
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
SO the last one bottom
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
find the distance from B to A, or from A to B
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
you can count the spaces or evaluate 7-(-6)
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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
hint: the negatives cancel to form a positive
similar example: 3-(-5) = 3+5 = 8
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
so am I right
OpenStudy (vuriffy):
@HocusPucus292333393 That was an example, not the answer..
OpenStudy (vuriffy):
What's 7 + 6?
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
its 13
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OpenStudy (vuriffy):
Yes, that's your answer. 7-(-6) = 13.
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
this
jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
yes if you count the spaces, you should count 13 spaces
OpenStudy (vuriffy):
Yes!^
OpenStudy (hocuspucus292333393):
can u guys help with 5 easy questions