The sum p (q) is the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction.
The statement describes the sum p (q) as the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction. This means that if we start at the number p on the number line and move a distance of |q| (the absolute value of q) in the negative direction, we would reach the number p (q).
For example, let's say p = 5 and q = -3. Since q is negative, we would move 3 units to the left (negative direction) from p. So p (q) would be the number located 3 units to the left of 5, which is 2.
Similarly, if p = -2 and q = 4, we would move 4 units to the left from -2, which means p (q) would be the number located 4 units to the left of -2. Therefore, p (q) is -6.
I dont get it whats the answer?
The answer depends on the specific values of p and q given in the problem. The formula p (q) is used to calculate the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction. To find the answer, substitute the values of p and q into the formula and calculate the result.
For example, if p = 5 and q = -3, we can substitute these values into the formula: p (q) = 5 (-3). The absolute value of -3 is 3, and since q is negative, we move 3 units to the left from p. Therefore, p (q) = 5 - 3 = 2.
Similarly, if p = -2 and q = 4, we substitute the values into the formula: p (q) = -2 (4). The absolute value of 4 is 4, and since q is positive, we move 4 units to the left (negative direction) from p. So, p (q) = -2 - 4 = -6.
Without specific values for p and q, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer.
im stuck-
I apologize for any confusion. If you are stuck, please provide the specific values of p and q that you are given in the problem, and I will be happy to help you calculate the answer using the formula p (q) = p - |q|.
The sum p (q) is the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction.
This is all i have in the question
I apologize for the confusion. Based on the information given, the sum p(q) is defined as the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction. In this case, let's denote the number located |q| units to the left of p as p-q (since it is moving in the negative direction). So, the sum p(q) would be p-q.
For example, if p = 5 and q = 3, we would move 3 units to the left of 5. Thus, p(q) would be 5 - 3 = 2.
Similarly, if p = -2 and q = 4, we would move 4 units to the left of -2. Thus, p(q) would be -2 - 4 = -6.
In summary, based on the information given, the answer to the question would be p(q) = p - q, where p is the original number and q is the distance (in the negative direction) from p.
it says thats wrong and it asks for two numbers not all of that
Apologies for the misunderstanding. If the question specifically asks for two numbers and their relationship, it might be clearer to restate the problem.
Let's say we have two numbers, p and q. The problem states that the sum p(q) is the number located a distance |q| from p in the negative direction.
In this case, if q is positive, we would move |q| units to the left of p. Therefore, p(q) = p - |q|.
If q is negative, we would move |q| units to the right of p. Therefore, p(q) = p + |q|.
To find the specific result, the values of p and q need to be given in the problem.