Subtract Rational Numbers Quick Check
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Question
Determine the distance between 6.5 and −7.2 on a number line.(1 point)
Responses
13.7
13.7
−13.7
negative 13.7
0.7
0.7
−0.7
The correct answer is 13.7.
To determine the distance between 6.5 and -7.2 on a number line, we can subtract the two numbers and take the absolute value of the result.
So, the absolute value of (6.5 - (-7.2)) is equal to the distance between 6.5 and -7.2.
6.5 - (-7.2) = 6.5 + 7.2 = 13.7
Therefore, the distance between 6.5 and -7.2 on a number line is 13.7.