What is the absolute value of subtracting these rational numbers on a vertical number line diagram? −22 − (1/12)

Answer 1

To find the absolute value of subtracting these rational numbers on a vertical number line diagram, we first need to subtract them:

-22 - (1/12) = -22 - 1/12 = -264/12 - 1/12 = -265/12

Now, let's plot this value on a vertical number line:

-265/12 is a negative number, so we move downwards from 0. Since 12 does not evenly divide 265, we can estimate the position of -265/12 on the number line.

The absolute value of -265/12 is the distance between -265/12 and 0 on the number line, which is equal to 265/12.

Therefore, the absolute value of subtracting -22 and 1/12 on a vertical number line diagram is 265/12.