Question

(GIVING BRAINLIEST TO 1ST)
Which of the following correctly uses absolute value to show the distance between -60 and 11? (10 points)

|-60 - 11| = |-71| = -71 units
|-60 + 11| = |-49| = 49 units
|-60 + 11| = |-49| = -49 units
|-60 - 11| = |-71| = 71 units

Answer 1

The answer is |-60-11|=|-71|=71 units. We know for a fact that the distance between -60 and 11 is in fact 71. When using absolute value your answer must always be positive. So be process of elimination we know the answer is not 49 and has to be positive. Leaving you with only one option.