Distance in a Number Line

The distance between a number and zero on a number line is also called

• opposites

• integers

• absolute value

• rational numbers

Two numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number line, but in opposite directions.

• opposites

• integers

• absolute value

• rational numbers

The table shows the location of four treasure chests relative to sea level. Which treasure chest is farthest from sea level?

• Treasure Chest A

• Treasure Chest B

• Treasure Chest C

• Treasure Chest D

The table shows the location of four cites relative to sea level. Find the city that is closest to sea level.

• City A

• City B

• City C

• City D

Three customers have accounts owing money. The table shows the account balances that represent what the customers owe. Which customer owes the most amount of money?

• M. Milo

• B. Barker

• S. Stampas

Three customers have accounts owing money. The table shows the account balances that represent what the customers owe. Which customer owes the least amount of money?

• M. Palmer

• B. Leftwich

• R. Jordan

What is the difference between 5 and 15 on a number line?

• 20

• 3

• 10

• 75

What is the difference between 10 and -10 on a number line?

• 20

• 0

• 1

• 100

What is the difference between 5 and -5 on a number line?

• 25

• 1

• 10

• 0

What is the difference between -5 and -15 on a number line?

• 20

• 3

• 10

• -20