Determine the distance between 6.5 and −7.2 on a number line.(1 point)

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Responses

−0.7
negative 0.7

13.7
13.7

0.7
0.7

−13.7

Answer 1

To determine the distance between two numbers on a number line, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Distance} = |x_1 - x_2| \]

In this case, \( x_1 = 6.5 \) and \( x_2 = -7.2 \).

Calculating the distance:

\[ \text{Distance} = |6.5 - (-7.2)| = |6.5 + 7.2| = |13.7| = 13.7 \]

Therefore, the distance between 6.5 and -7.2 on a number line is \( \textbf{13.7} \).