If $p = 2$ and $q = - 5,$ then the distance between $p$ and $q$ along the number line is

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Solution

The correct option is D $7$
Distance between $p$ and $q$ along the number line is given by
$| p - q |$ or $| q - p |$
So, $| 2 - (- 5) | = | 7 | = 7$

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