On a number line, suppose point E has a coordinate of 2, and EGequals5. What are the possible coordinates of point G?

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Henrik Gering · Answer 1 · 2020-06-12T06:58:54+0000

Answer:

-3, 7

Explanation:

EG = 5, so the distance between E and G is five.

G can be 5 units to the right of E:

2 + 5 = 7

G has coordinate 7.

G can be 5 units to the left of E:

2 - 5 = -3

G has coordinate -3.

Answer: -3, 7