Question

On a number line, b, is located the same distance from 0 as another number, a, but in the opposite direction. The number b varies directly with number a. For example b= 11/4 when a= -11/4

A) b=-a

B) -b=-a

C) b-a=0

D) b(-a)=0

Answer 1

B and A

Explanation:

So based on the facts given, we know that b and a both have the same abasolute value. It does not matter whether a or b is negative or positive.