1. Algebra
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Chapter 1: Pre-Algebra Concepts
Lesson 1.6: Distance Measures on a Number Line
Practice
Use the number line to find the distance between the points.
1. 0 and 4 ____ 5. 2 and 5 ____
2. 0 and –4 = ____ 6. 3 and 9 ____
3. 0 and –8 = ____ 7. –8 and –1 ____
4. 0 and 10 = ____ 8. –9 and –5 ____
Find the distance between a and b, given the values assigned.
9. a = 1, b = 15 ________ 13. a = –14, b = 26 ________
10. a = –1, b = 9 ________ 14. a = –3, b = 22 ________
11. a = –7, b = –2 ________ 15. a = –100, b = 15 ________
12. a = 12, b = 37 ________ 16. a = 0, b = 1000 ________
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2. Algebra
Library
Chapter 1: Pre-Algebra Concepts
Lesson 1.6: Distance Measures on a Number Line
Answer Key
1. 4
2. 4
3. 8
4. 10
5. 3
6. 6
7. 7
8. 4
9. 14
10. 10
11. 5
12. 25
13. 40
14. 25
15. 115
16. 1000
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