Question

Which expression can be used to determine the distance between -8 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Find the difference using the absolute value function, that is

| - 8 - 4 | = | - 12 | = 12

or

| 4 - (- 8) | = | 4 + 8 | = | 12 | = 12