Question

What is the distance between -9and -2 on the number line

Answer 1

The distance between -9 and -2 on the number line is -7.

Answer 2

7 units

Explanation:

Calculate the distance using the absolute value function

| - 9 - (- 2) | = | - 9 + 2 | = | - 7 | = 7

or

| - 2 - (- 9) | = | - 2 + 9 | = | 7 | = 7