Point W is located at minus, 7−7. Points X and Y are each 5 units away from Point W. Where are X and Y located?

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To find the points X and Y that are each 5 units away from Point W (-7), we will determine the possible locations based on the distance from W.

Since Point W is at -7 on a number line, we can locate Points X and Y by adding and subtracting 5 from the coordinate of Point W.

1. To find one point (X): \[ X = -7 + 5 = -2 \]

2. To find the other point (Y): \[ Y = -7 - 5 = -12 \]

Thus, Points X and Y are located at:

• Point X: -2
• Point Y: -12

So, the final answer is: X = -2, Y = -12.