Question

On a number line suppose point E has a coordinate of -2, and EG=12 What are the possible coordinates of G?

Answer 1

We have the following data:

E = - 2

EG = 12

G = ?

The distance between E and G is 12 and E it is -2, therefore:

$\begin{gathered} EG=G+E \\ 12=G+2 \\ G=12-2 \\ G=10 \end{gathered}$

The value for G is 10 units