Question

Use absolute value to express the distance between -10 and 16 on the number line.

a. |−10 − 16| = −6
b. |−10 − 16| = 6
c. |−10 − 16| = −26
d. |−10 − 16| = 26

Answer 1

d. |-10 - 16| =26

Explanation:

- 10 + -16 = -26 absolute value of -26 is 26

Answer 2

The distance between -10 and 16 on the number line = |-10 - 16| = |-26| = 26