Question

The distance between the points −2½ and −5¼ on the number line is

• A. 7/2
• B. 11/4
• C. 9/4
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 11/4

The distance between the points =|X₁ - X₂ | = | −2½ - −5¼| = |-5/2 + 21/4| =|(-10 + 21)/4| = |11/4| = 11/4