On a real number line, x1=−4 and x2=14. What is the distance between these two points?
A
18
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B
−18
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C
10
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is A 18 The distance between two points is always positive. We, calculate ∣x2−x1∣, which will give us the distance between two points. ∣14−(−4)∣=∣14+4∣=∣18∣=18