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Lesson 3: Absolute value
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Absolute value to find distance

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Problem

Which 2 of the following expressions represent the distance between −3.9 and −4.7?
A vertical number line from negative 5 to negative 3 with a tick every 1-tenth unit. A point is marked at negative 4.7 and a point is marked at negative 3.9.
Choose 2 answers:
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