Express the distance between the numbers 2 and 17 using absolute value. Then, find the distance by evaluating the absolute value expression ?

Zoe Oneal

Zoe Oneal

Answered question

2021-02-12

Express the distance between the numbers 2 and 17 using absolute value. Then, find the distance by evaluating the absolute value expression ?

Answer & Explanation

Yusuf Keller

Yusuf Keller

Skilled2021-02-13Added 90 answers

Step 1
Recall from childhood days:
The distance between two numbers M and N using absolute value = |NM|
And |A|=
A if A0
-A if A<0
Step 2
Hence, the distance between the numbers 2 and 17 using absolute value = |172|
Step 3
find the distance by evaluating the absolute value expression =|172|=|15|=15

Do you have a similar question?

Recalculate according to your conditions!

Ask your question.
Get an expert answer.

Let our experts help you. Answer in as fast as 15 minutes.

Didn't find what you were looking for?