I have a confusion regarding number line..
suppose there are two points on number line (x on RHS of 0), y(on LHS of 0).
To find x-y, do i consider the -ve sign of y? or do we need to consider the absolute distance only?
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Saffa
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I think you've answered you own question.
because y is negative (say -3) and x is positive (say 2)
x-y will be 2 - (-3) = 2 + 3 = 5
which is the distance between the two points.
because y is negative (say -3) and x is positive (say 2)
x-y will be 2 - (-3) = 2 + 3 = 5
which is the distance between the two points.
