Answer: 5
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Reason:
There are 5 spaces, or gaps, between points J and K
In other words, start at either J or K. Then move 5 units left or right to arrive at the other point.
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Alternative method:
You can use absolute value and subtraction in two slightly different ways
- |J - K| = |-8 - (-3)| = |-8 + 3| = |-5| = 5
- |K - J| = |-3 - (-8)| = |-3 + 8| = |5| = 5
Absolute value is used in distance problems to avoid a negative result. Negative distances aren't possible.
