Question

Find the distance between -12.4 and -6.9

Answer 1

5.5

Explanation:

We have to consider the absolute value of the difference between the values in both directions, that is

| - 12.4 - (- 6.9) |

= | - 12.4 + 6.9 | = | - 5.5 | = 5.5

and

| - 6.9 - (- 12.4) |

= | - 6.9 + 12.4 | = | 5.5 | = 5.5

Thus the distance between the 2 values is 5.5

Answer 2

5.5

Explanation:

Solve by subtracting the two numbers:

-12.4 - (-6.9)

Note that two negative signs = one positive sign. Simplify:

-12.4 - (-6.9)

-12.4 + 6.9

Simplify. Combine the terms:

-12.4 + 6.9 = 6.9 - 12.4 = -5.5

However, note that distance cannot be a negative number, so your answer is positive 5.5

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