What is the integer on the number line which is at the same distance from 2 as 7 is?
A
-3
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B
0.0
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C
6
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is A -3 We have to move 5 points from +2 towards right to reach +7 on the number line. Similarly, if we move 5 units towards the left from +2, we reach -3. Therefore, -3 is at the same distance from 2 as 7.