Question

Find the distance between 6.2 and
-4.3 on a number line.

Answer 1

The two given numbers are 10.5 units apart.

Explanation:

Subtract the smaller from the larger. The larger number here is 6.2. Then we have

6.2 - (-4.3) = 6.2 + 4.3 = 10.5

The two given numbers are 10.5 units apart.